unquiescentadj.
/(ˌ)ʌnkwɪˈɛsnt/, /(ˌ)ʌnkwʌɪˈɛsnt/, /(ˌ)ʌŋkwɪˈɛsnt/, /(ˌ)ʌŋkwʌɪˈɛsnt/, U.S. /ˌənkwaɪˈɛs(ə)nt/, /ˌənkwiˈɛs(ə)nt/ Somewhat rare.
Not quiescent.
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unrolessc1225
rolessa1350
unrestfulc1384
unquieta1398
unrestless1513
remuant1625
unstill1743
wanrestful1786
untranquil1817
unquiescent1830
skittery1941
1830 J. G. Macvicar Elements Econ. Nature 329 In the blood, the radiant matter possesses an unsymmetrical, and consequently unquiescent structure.
1859 F. Mahony Rel. Father Prout 385 The human breast..Throbs thus unawed, Untamed and unquiescent.
1960 A. Sillitoe Rats 86 The Ximbombas are coming: Down from the summits of the sky Between the trees of mountain jungle..Into unquiescent house-dark streets.
1992 Slavonic & East European Rev. 70 182 The ways and means used by Moscow in its dealings with these unquiescent allies..are skilfully narrated in this splendid volume.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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