Meaning of the word disquietude in English

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disquietude

US /dɪsˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tud/
UK /dɪsˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tjuːd/

Noun

a state of uneasiness or anxiety; a feeling of worry or agitation

Example:
A sense of disquietude settled over the room as the news was announced.
His prolonged silence caused her considerable disquietude.