adj
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unsettled
Unsettled (adj) means feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy. Example: “The strange noise left her feeling unsettled all night.”
adj
1
Feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy.
"The strange noise left her feeling unsettled all night."
"He seemed unsettled after the difficult phone call."
2
Likely to change; not fixed, stable, or certain.
"The weather has been unsettled all week."
"Markets remained unsettled after the announcement."
3
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 notesIn plain EnglishUneasy or unstable — describing feelings, weather, markets, or an unpaid bill.
Common pairings
unsettled weather
unsettled feeling
unsettled bill
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsettled
- Superlative
- most unsettled
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus settled.
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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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