Definitions
- Describing a state of inner turmoil or restlessness. - Referring to a feeling of unease or anxiety that is difficult to shake off. - Talking about a sense of disquiet that arises from within oneself.
- Referring to a feeling of unease or anxiety that is difficult to ignore. - Describing a state of restlessness or agitation. - Talking about a sense of discomfort or disturbance that arises from external factors.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of unease or discomfort.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a state of restlessness or agitation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a sense of inner turmoil.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Intranquillity is less commonly used than disquiet.
- 2Intensity: Intranquillity implies a deeper and more profound sense of inner turmoil than disquiet.
- 3Focus: Intranquillity emphasizes the internal source of the unease, while disquiet focuses on external factors that cause discomfort.
- 4Connotation: Intranquillity has a more formal and literary connotation, while disquiet is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Intranquillity and disquiet are synonyms that describe a feeling of unease or discomfort. However, intranquillity emphasizes an internal source of the unease, while disquiet focuses on external factors that cause discomfort. Additionally, intranquillity is less commonly used and has a more formal connotation, while disquiet is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
