Unquiet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈkwī-ət/ un·qui·et

Meaning & Definition of Unquiet

Unquiet (adjective)

  1. not quiet, agitated, turbulent
  2. physically, emotionally, or mentally restless, uneasy

Unquiet (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty

    "plagued with an unquiet mind the whole time her son was stationed overseas"

    similar: aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, edgy, goosey, het up, hinky (slang), hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, queasy, tense, troubled, uneasy, upset, uptight, worried, keyed up, on edge, on pins and needles, on tenterhooks
    related: aggrieved, bothered, concerned, disquieted, distraught, distressed, disturbed, freaked, freaked-out, shook-up, apprehensive, foreboding, hesitant, misgiving, fretful, fretting, stewing, vexed, qualmish, qualmy, flustered, twittered, undone, unnerved, unstrung, obsessed, preoccupied, restless, fidgety, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hypertense, skittish, spooky
    opposite: calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed
    near: confident, self-assured, self-confident, sure, controlled, self-controlled

  2. lacking or denying rest

    "an unquiet curiosity that impelled him to study the world about him relentlessly"

    similar: restive, restless, uneasy, unrestful
    related: agitated, distressed, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, unsettled, aflutter, anxious, dithery, edgy, fidgety, het up, hung up, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, tense, upset, uptight, worried
    opposite: restful
    near: calm, easy, peaceful, quiet, relaxing, tranquil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unquiet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unquiet:

Slang: hinky
aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, edgy, goosey, het up, hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, queasy, tense, troubled, uneasy, upset, uptight, worried, restive, restless, unrestful, keyed up, on edge, on pins and needles, on tenterhooks

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unquiet

Words with the opposite meaning of Unquiet:

calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed, restful

Related Words for Unquiet

aggrieved, bothered, concerned, disquieted, distraught, distressed, disturbed, freaked, freaked-out, shook-up, apprehensive, foreboding, hesitant, misgiving, fretful, fretting, stewing, vexed, qualmish, qualmy, flustered, twittered, undone, unnerved, unstrung, obsessed, preoccupied, fidgety, flighty, fluttery

Near Antonyms of Unquiet

confident, self-assured, self-confident, sure, controlled, self-controlled, peaceful, quiet, relaxing, tranquil

Word Forms of Unquiet

Derived words: unquietly (adverb), unquietness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unquiet

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unquiet

What does "Unquiet" mean?

"Unquiet" means not quiet, agitated, turbulent. As an adjective, it is defined as: not quiet, agitated, turbulent. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unquiet"?

Other words for "Unquiet" include aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, edgy, goosey and het up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unquiet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unquiet"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unquiet". Common alternatives include aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, edgy, goosey, het up, hinky and hung up.

What is the opposite of "Unquiet"?

Antonyms of "Unquiet" include calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed and restful. Near antonyms include confident, self-assured, self-confident and sure.

How do you use "Unquiet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unquiet" in a sentence: "plagued with an unquiet mind the whole time her son was stationed overseas"; "an unquiet curiosity that impelled him to study the world about him relentlessly".

Is "Unquiet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unquiet" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unquiet"?

"Unquiet" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈkwī-ət/ and divided into syllables as un·qui·et.

What is the origin of the word "Unquiet"?

First known use: 14th century.