Unquietest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unquietest
[ ʌnˈkwaɪətɪst ]
state of being
Unquietest refers to the highest degree of being unquiet, which means restless or disturbed. It describes a state of agitation or a lack of calmness.
Synonyms
most agitated, most restless, most turbulent
Examples of usage
- The unquietest night left me tossing and turning.
- He had the unquietest mind, always racing with thoughts.
- After the unquietest day at work, she needed a break.
Translations
Translations of the word "unquietest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais inquieto
🇮🇳 अशांततम
🇩🇪 unruhigsten
🇮🇩 paling gelisah
🇺🇦 найбільш неспокійний
🇵🇱 najbardziej niespokojny
🇯🇵 最も落ち着かない
🇫🇷 le plus agité
🇪🇸 el más inquieto
🇹🇷 en huzursuz
🇰🇷 가장 불안한
🇸🇦 الأكثر قلقًا
🇨🇿 nejneklidnější
🇸🇰 najnepokojnejší
🇨🇳 最不安宁的
🇸🇮 najbolj nemiren
🇮🇸 óeirðasta
🇰🇿 ең тынышсыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უთანასწორო
🇦🇿 ən narahat
🇲🇽 el más inquieto
Etymology
The word 'unquiet' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Latin word 'inquietus', meaning restless or disturbed. It combines the prefix 'un-', which negates the root word, and 'quiet', tracing back to Old French 'cuiet', from Latin 'quies' meaning rest or peace. The superlative form 'unquietest' emerged to emphasize the extreme state of disturbance that goes beyond just being unquiet. This construction follows the regular pattern of forming superlatives in English, highlighting the ever-present nature of unrest in human experiences and emotions. The usage of 'unquietest' remains rare, often found in literary contexts to evoke deep feelings of anxiety or turmoil.