Spanish word

inquietud

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋkjeˈtuð/

Meaning

  • feminine noununease

Example

Tengo una inquietud sobre la reunión de mañana.

I have some unease about tomorrow's meeting.

Illustration for inquietud (unease)

More examples

Los padres mostraron inquietud por la salud del niño.

The parents showed concern about the child's health.

Core concept

A small cloud hanging over the mind.

Common phrases

  • tener inquietud

    have concern

  • mostrar inquietud

    show concern

  • causar inquietud

    raise concern

Similar words

preocupación: Keeps the mind occupied with persistent concern about future problems or decisions.
ansiedad: Feels like intense, chest-tightening anxiety with strong physical distress.
intranquilidad: Leaves the mind restless and the body fidgety, making it hard to settle.
angustia: Brings crushing, unbearable anguish and deep, painful emotional suffering.

Definition in Spanish

Sentimiento de intranquilidad que provoca preocupación o dudas sobre algo.

Word origin

From medieval Latin inquietudo, built from Latin in- 'not' and quietus 'quiet' with the noun-forming suffix -tudo, originally meaning 'absence of quiet' and later mental unrest.

Usage tips

  • Compared with preocupación, inquietud often names a milder or vaguer unease, whereas preocupación indicates a stronger, active worry.

Other meanings

  • concernnoun
  • worrynoun
  • doubtnoun

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