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Italian

inquietante

/iŋkwjeˈtante/adjectiveB1
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Meaning

creepy, disturbing

  • causing feelings of anxiety, unease, or slight fear; unsettling

In a sentence

Abbiamo sentito un rumore inquietante provenire dalla cantina.

We heard a creepy noise coming from the basement.

Quella casa abbandonata ha un aspetto davvero inquietante.

That abandoned house has a truly unsettling appearance.

Non trovi inquietante il modo in cui ci fissa?

Don't you find the way he stares at us disturbing?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
inquietantemasculine · singular
inquietantefeminine · singular
inquietantimasculine · plural
inquietantifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Ends in '-e' in the singular and serves both masculine and feminine nouns; plural ends in '-i'.

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