disquietude UK /dɪˈskwaɪə.tjuːd/US /dɪˈskwaɪə.tud/ noun2 •A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.For with Rosilia, to the regret of the past and self-accusation, was added the contemplation of a dark futurity, seldom affording a gleam of hope to cheer and solace her disquietude. — 1838 •A fear or an instance of uneasiness.The cares and disquietudes of the marriage-state, quoth Mrs. Wadman, are very great. — 1813 formsdisquietudes