Meaning of Disquietude | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
   uncountable, usually
2. A fear or an instance of uneasiness.
   countable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“One would think⟳ there should be something wonderfully pleasing in the Possession of Fame, that, notwithstanding all these mortifying Considerations, can engage⟳ a Man in so desperate a Pursuit; and yet if we consider⟳ the little Happiness that attends a great Character, and the Multitude of Disquietudes to which the Desire of it subjects an ambitious Mind⟳, one would be still the more surprised to see⟳ so many restless Candidates for Glory.”

“[…]but Mr Blifil said, he had received such positive and repeated orders from his uncle, never to keep⟳ any secret from him for fear of the disquietude which it might give⟳ him, that he durst not think⟳ of disobedience, whatever might be the consequence.”

“He was at length called forth, and set⟳ apart by fasting and prayer to the ministerial office, which he executed with faithfulness and success during a long course of years; though frequently with the greatest trepidation and inward disquietude.”

“For with Rosilia, to the regret⟳ of the past and self-accusation, was added the contemplation of a dark futurity, seldom affording a gleam of hope⟳ to cheer⟳ and solace her disquietude.”

“The lawyer stood awhile when Mr. Hyde had left him, the picture of disquietude.”

“The cares and disquietudes of the marriage-state, quoth Mrs. Wadman, are very great.”

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