Definitions

unsettled

[uhn-set-ld] / ʌnˈsɛt ld /

ADJECTIVE

bothered, upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated changeable changing complicated confused disturbed insecure perilous perturbed precarious rattled restless shaky shifting tense ticklish troubled uncertain uneasy unnerved unpredictable unstable

STRONG

busy flustered shaken thrown unbalanced wavering wobbling

WEAK

active antsy anxious changeful complex disorderly explosive fidgety fluid inconstant kinetic mobile mutable on edge restive shook-up unpeaceful unquiet unrestful unsteady variable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm certain clear composed constant definite easy easygoing firm fixed laid-back safe secure sound stable steady strong sure unchanging

WEAK

calmed content decided happy settled

ADJECTIVE

not decided, taken care of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clouded problematic uncertain unclear undetermined unresolved

STRONG

moot open owing waffling

WEAK

betwixt and between debatable doubtful dubious dubitable due immature in arrears outstanding overdue payable pendent pending undecided unfixed unpaid up for grabs

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain clear definite determined settled sure

STRONG

decided resolved

WEAK

calmed content happy

Example Sentences

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Unsettled, they tried to rush out after the event but were corralled to flank Gorka in a photo op.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Unsettled workers are realizing that what they want isn’t to love their job, but “a decent paycheck and some stability,” Jaffe said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Unsettled weather from the Atlantic is forecast to bring milder air, reducing the risk of ice and frost from Friday night.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2024

Unsettled by the thought of what other information the hackers may have stolen, Martinez, a publicist from Los Angeles, said she signed up for a credit report monitoring program, which will cost her $20 monthly.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Unsettled, I drew back quickly and concealed myself behind some bushes to observe their intentions as they entered our small building.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

unsettled

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