inquietude


in·qui·etude

noun \(ˌ)in-ˈkwī-ə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Definition of INQUIETUDE

: disturbed state : disquietude

Origin of INQUIETUDE

Middle English, from Late Latin inquietudo, from Latin inquietus disturbed, from in- + quietus quiet
First Known Use: 15th century

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