Unquietness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌən-ˈkwī-ət/ un·qui·et

Meaning & Definition of Unquietness

Unquietness (adjective)

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

Unquietness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a disturbed or uneasy state

    "on the morning of his first day of school, the kindergartner exhibited an unquietness that his parents tried to soothe by offering words of encouragement"

    similar: disquiet, ferment, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, Sturm und Drang, turmoil, uneasiness, unrest
    related: fidgets, commotion, confusion, excitement, hubbub, moil, stir, storm, trouble, tumult, tumultuousness, turbulence, upheaval, uproar, unsettlement, disruption, perturbation, agitation, anxiety, disquietude, inquietude, queasiness, tension, unease, anarchy, chaos, disorder, welter
    opposite: calm, ease, peace, peacefulness, quiet, tranquility
    near: order, orderliness

Related Entry: Unquiet (adjective)

Unquiet is a different word from Unquietness. The synonyms below are for unquiet, not for unquietness.

  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 Unquietness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unquietness:

disquiet, ferment, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, Sturm und Drang, turmoil, uneasiness, unrest

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unquietness

Words with the opposite meaning of Unquietness:

calm, ease, peace, peacefulness, quiet, tranquility

Related Words for Unquietness

fidgets, commotion, confusion, excitement, hubbub, moil, stir, storm, trouble, tumult, tumultuousness, turbulence, upheaval, uproar, unsettlement, disruption, perturbation, agitation, anxiety, disquietude, inquietude, queasiness, tension, unease, anarchy, chaos, disorder, welter

Near Antonyms of Unquietness

order, orderliness

Word Forms of Unquietness

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

Origin & Etymology of Unquietness

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unquietness

What does "Unquietness" mean?

"Unquietness" means not quiet, agitated, turbulent. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not quiet, agitated, turbulent.

What is another word for "Unquietness"?

Other words for "Unquietness" include disquiet, ferment, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, Sturm und Drang, turmoil and uneasiness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unquietness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unquietness"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unquietness". Common alternatives include disquiet, ferment, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, Sturm und Drang, turmoil, uneasiness and unrest.

What is the opposite of "Unquietness"?

Antonyms of "Unquietness" include calm, ease, peace, peacefulness, quiet and tranquility. Near antonyms include order and orderliness.

How do you use "Unquietness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unquietness" in a sentence: "on the morning of his first day of school, the kindergartner exhibited an unquietness that his parents tried to soothe by offering words of encouragement".

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

"Unquietness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unquietness"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Unquietness"?

First known use: 14th century.