I. dəs, (ˈ)dis+ transitive verb
Etymology: dis- (I) + quiet (v.)
: to take away the peace, rest, easy frame of mind, or normal relaxation of by disturbing, stirring up, making restless or uneasy, or alarming
why should we disquiet ourselves in vain in the attempt to direct our destiny — S.M.Crothers
each day brought disquieting news of war threats
felt a disquieting shame about the act
all questions about the future of mankind are disquieting
disquieting symptoms of illness
Synonyms: see discompose
II. noun
Etymology: dis- (I) + quiet (n.)
1. : the lack of quiet or of tranquillity in body or mind : uneasiness , restlessness , anxiety
instead of inspiring you, she filled you with disquiet — R.H.Davis
even in less … hostile hands, the capacity for a surprise attack with fusion weapons would be a source of disquiet — H.A.Kissinger
to spread suspicion and disquiet — Evelyn G. Cruickshanks
2. obsolete : an instance of disquiet : disturbance
III. adjective
Etymology: dis- (I) + quiet (adjective)
archaic : disquieted