niespokojny

Niespokojny is a Polish adjective describing a lack of calm or peace. It denotes restlessness, unease, or agitation in people, situations, or moods. The term can express mild discomfort as well as more pronounced anxiety, and it appears in everyday speech, journalism, and literature. In usage, niespokojny often implies an ongoing or developing state of unease rather than a single moment of worry.

Etymology and forms: The word is formed from the prefix nie- (not) and the noun spokój (peace, calm). It declines as niespokojny (masculine singular), niespokojna (feminine singular), niespokojne (neuter singular); plural forms are niespokojni (masculine), and niespokojne (feminine and neuter). The adverbial form is niespokojnie, as in "Dziecko spało niespokojnie" (The child slept restlessly).

Usage: Niespokojny commonly describes restless people, unsettled sleep, or tense situations and atmospheres. Examples include: "Dziecko było niespokojne po powrocie ze szkoły" (The child was restless after returning from school) and "Sytuacja w mieście była niespokojna po awarii" (The situation in the town was unsettled after the failure). In literary or rhetorical contexts, it can convey subtler mood or tension beyond explicit alarm.

Related terms and nuances: Niepokojny and niepokój are related concepts linked to worry or disturbing elements, while spokojny and spokój denote calm. Niespokojny often carries a milder, everyday sense of restlessness but can also be used to emphasize greater unease in more formal or descriptive writing.