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▪ I. disquieting, vbl. n.|dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ| [f. disquiet v. + -ing1.] The action of the vb. disquiet; disturbing; disturbance of peace or tranquillity.
1535Coverdale Wisd. xiv. 25 Manslaughter,..disquyetinge of good men, vnthankfulnes, defylinge of soules. 1641Baker Chron., Hen. I, an. 1112 (R.) King Henry..was not without some little disquietings at home. 1883Athenæum 1 Dec. 699/3 To the disquieting of his lawful spouse. ▪ II. disˈquieting, ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ing2.] That disquiets or causes uneasiness; disturbing.
1576Fleming Panopl. Epist. 271 To expell the cause of that disquieting disease. 1691Hartcliffe Virtues 17 The Troubles and Tumults of disquieting Passions. 1783Watson Philip III, ii. 113 They were filled with the most disquieting apprehensions. 1894Times 1 Sept. 8/4 Another disquieting feature of the present industrial situation. |