disquietude

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English quietude English disquietude From dis- + quietude.

1. A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.

   “in utter disquietude touching such an issue”

   “One would think there should be something wonderfully pleasing in the Possession of Fame, that, notwithstanding all these mortifying Considerations, can engage a Man in so desperate a Pursuit; and yet if we consider the little Happiness that attends a great Character, and the Multitude of Disquietudes to which the Desire of it subjects an ambitious Mind, one would be still the more surprised to see so many restless Candidates for Glory.”

2. A fear or an instance of uneasiness.

   “The cares and disquietudes of the marriage-state, quoth Mrs. Wadman, are very great.”