unsettling

un·set·tling

adj \ˌən-ˈset-liŋ, -ˈse-t^əl-iŋ\

Definition of UNSETTLING

: having the effect of upsetting, disturbing, or discomposing <unsettling images of the war>

— un·set·tling·ly \-lē\ adverb

Examples of UNSETTLING

1. <unsettling new developments in the effort to bring peace and stability to that region>
2. <had the unsettling task of picking out a coffin and making the other funeral arrangements for his father>

First Known Use of UNSETTLING

1665

Related to UNSETTLING

Synonyms: discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty, perturbing, troubling, troublous, troublesome, upsetting, worrisome

Antonyms: reassuring

Related Words: daunting, demoralizing, discomfiting, disconcerting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting; chilling, frightening, scary; harassing, persecutive, persecutory; alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, scary, shocking, terrible, terrifying

Near Antonyms: calming, quieting, settling, soothing; comforting, consoling, dreamy, inviting, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide