unquietness

noun

Definition of unquietnessnext
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state on the morning of his first day of school, the kindergartner exhibited an unquietness that his parents tried to soothe by offering words of encouragement

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  1. turmoil
  2. unrest
  3. excitement
Noun
  • South Korea has recently experienced a period of political turmoil.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.
    Andrew Winston, Harvard Business Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • However, a couple of months later when neither of the employees met their goals and left the company, there was unrest in her team.
    Janine Schindler, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • But relatively few people then or now recall how the Canal Zone had become a scene of anti-American agitation and unrest in the 1960s.
    Ron Elving, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of unrest
Noun
  • Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.
    Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But when the special guests arrived, chaperoned by a flight attendant, the children couldn't contain their excitement, as the VIPs were each of the girls' Elf on the Shelf.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of excitement
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