adj Uncommon

unsettled

Unsettled (adj) means feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy. Example: “The strange noise left her feeling unsettled all night.”

adj

Feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy.

"The strange noise left her feeling unsettled all night."

"He seemed unsettled after the difficult phone call."

Likely to change; not fixed, stable, or certain.

"The weather has been unsettled all week."

"Markets remained unsettled after the announcement."

Of a bill or debt, not yet paid.

"The invoice remained unsettled after sixty days."

"They chased the client over an unsettled account."

How to Use Unsettled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUneasy or unstable — describing feelings, weather, markets, or an unpaid bill.

Common pairings

unsettled weather unsettled feeling unsettled bill

Word Forms

more unsettled comparative, most unsettled superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus settled.

Rhymes for unsettled

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “unsettled” mean?

The word “unsettled” means feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy. In plain terms, uneasy or unstable — describing feelings, weather, markets, or an unpaid bill.

How do you use “unsettled” in a sentence?

Here is “unsettled” used in a sentence: “The strange noise left her feeling unsettled all night.”

What part of speech is “unsettled”?

“Unsettled” is an adjective.

Is “unsettled” a common word?

“Unsettled” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “unsettled” have?

“Unsettled” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy.

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