CEFR B1

disquieting

adjective

Meaning

Causing feelings of worry, unease, or nervousness.

Examples

The constant strange noises from the attic were disquieting.
He found the politician's vague promises to be disquieting.

Synonyms: unsettling, disturbing, alarming, troubling, ominous

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disquieting (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

Definition

Causing feelings of worry, unease, or nervousness.

Examples

The constant strange noises from the attic were disquieting.
He found the politician's vague promises to be disquieting.
There was a disquieting silence after she asked the difficult question.

Synonyms of disquieting

Words with a similar meaning to disquieting:

unsettling
disturbing
alarming
troubling
ominous

Antonyms of disquieting

Words with the opposite meaning to disquieting:

reassuring
calming
comforting

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