Definition

In a way that causes worry or unease.

Example

The news was disquietingly vague, leaving everyone uncertain about the future.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about the abandoned town?

Yeah, it was really fascinating but also disquietingly eerie.

I know, right? The way they described the history was unsettling.

Exactly! It made me think about how places can hold such dark stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disquietingly → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "quietus" (from Latin, meaning quiet or calm) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes an action or state that causes a sense of unease or disturbance, moving away from calmness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'quiet' meaning 'calm' — so when something is disquieting, it means it takes you away from a state of calm.

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