inquietato

Inquietato is an Italian adjective and past participle of the verb inquietare. It describes a person or situation that is troubled, distressed, or in a state of unrest.

Etymology: from Latin inquietus, literally meaning not quiet; the prefix in- plus quietus. The participle is formed regularly from inquietare.

Usage: Inquietato is more formal or literary than the common inquieto. It emphasizes a state brought about by circumstances and can describe feelings, reactions, or conditions. It can function predicatively or attributively: "Era inquietato dalle notizie."

Difference from related terms: inquieto denotes a general restless mood, whereas inquietato suggests a result or cause of disturbance. Related nouns include inquietazione (anxiety, disturbance) and the verb inquietare (to disturb, to worry).

In modern Italian, inquietato is less common in everyday speech and more likely to appear in literature, journalism, or formal writing.

See also: inquietare; inquietudine; inquieto.