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unquiet

adjective un·qui·et \-ˈkwī-ət\

: not peaceful and calm

Full Definition of UNQUIET

1
:  not quiet :  agitated, turbulent
2
:  physically, emotionally, or mentally restless :  uneasy
— un·qui·et·ly adverb
— un·qui·et·ness noun
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First Known Use of UNQUIET

15th century

Related to UNQUIET

Synonyms
aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, edgy, goosey, het up, hinky [slang], hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervy, perturbed, queasy (also queazy), tense, troubled, uneasy, nervous, upset, uptight, worried
Antonyms
calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed

Rhymes with UNQUIET

disquiet, race riot, run riot

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