Showing Results for "unsettled"

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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The sale was modest, but it unsettled investors because Strategy has long been viewed as one of bitcoin’s most important corporate buyers, MarketVector’s Leinweber said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Relatives tried to reassure her, but the silence unsettled her.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Consumers are worried and geopolitics are unsettled, but artificial intelligence is enough to power indexes past those anxieties.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

This is a deeply unsettled season in California, with precious little hope the next governor — whoever he or she turns out to be — will make things better anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

He looked at Alec, who seemed as unsettled as Mark had ever seen him, doubt clouding his eyes.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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