Unquieter: meaning, definitions and examples
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unquieter
[ ʌnˈkwaɪətər ]
comparative form
Unquieter is the comparative form of the adjective 'unquiet'. It describes a state of being more disturbed, restless, or noisy than another instance or entity.
Synonyms
more agitated, more restless, noisier.
Examples of usage
- The unquieter the atmosphere, the more restless the children became.
- As the night progressed, the street grew unquieter with minimal traffic.
- The room felt unquieter after the argument.
Translations
Translations of the word "unquieter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais barulhento
🇮🇳 अधिक शोरगुल वाला
🇩🇪 lauter
🇮🇩 lebih berisik
🇺🇦 гучніший
🇵🇱 głośniejszy
🇯🇵 より騒がしい
🇫🇷 plus bruyant
🇪🇸 más ruidoso
🇹🇷 daha gürültülü
🇰🇷 더 시끄러운
🇸🇦 أكثر ازعاجًا
🇨🇿 hlučnější
🇸🇰 hlasnejší
🇨🇳 更吵
🇸🇮 bol bolj glasen
🇮🇸 meira hávaði
🇰🇿 дауыс көтеру
🇬🇪 მეტი ხმაური
🇦🇿 daha səsli
🇲🇽 más ruidoso
Etymology
The word 'unquiet' derives from the Middle English 'unquyet', meaning 'not quiet', which is a compound of the prefix 'un-' denoting negation and the Old French 'quiet', meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'. The prefix 'un-' combines with adjectives to indicate the opposite quality. Over time, 'unquiet' has evolved to convey restlessness, disturbance, or a lack of tranquility. The comparative form 'unquieter' follows standard English formation rules for adjectives, allowing speakers to convey varying degrees of disquietude. Its use can be found in literature, where the emotional or atmospheric tension is depicted in a narrative, often linking to themes of anxiety, chaos, or emotional turmoil. This word reflects not only physical noise but also embodies a deeper sense of inner unrest that can resonate with readers.