1
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
we've been having a lot of unsettled weather lately
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2
as in unpaid
not yet paid
I keep unsettled bills next to the checkbook
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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we can't move on as long as this important question remains unsettled
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm still unsettled about whether I should take that job
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as in disturbed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the news that the local grocery store had sold contaminated produce unsettled many shoppers
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Recent Examples of unsettled
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
Marisa Lagos, NPR, 3 June 2026
With most California voters still sitting on their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s primary, election officials are anticipating a late rush that could leave key races unsettled for days or weeks.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
With roughly 1,390 ballots still outstanding, the race remained unsettled, though Ortiz would need to win more than three-quarters of the remaining ballots to overtake him in a contest that has remained neck-and-neck.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
Verb
The uncertainty on election night capped a race that remained crowded and unsettled to the end.
—Marisa Lagos, NPR, 3 June 2026
With most California voters still sitting on their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s primary, election officials are anticipating a late rush that could leave key races unsettled for days or weeks.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
Adjective
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Both oil prices and global equities have been volatile on news of negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Guarantees and warranties Warranties provide vital financial peace of mind when dealing with volatile seasonal pests summer heat brings out.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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According to the Texas Property Code, a landlord can’t charge a late fee unless a portion of the rent remains unpaid for at least two full days after the due date.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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In a recent Employee Retention Credit (ERC) case, an Ohio taxpayer was seeking more than $20 million in unpaid ERC refunds for 2021.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Patterson, a former Charlotte Fire Department battalion chief, had a pending, seven-year-old lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against the city until the week before his wife, Estella Patterson, became chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in October.—
Julia Coin
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Lawsuits challenging the legality of the fund remain pending.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Why Perimenopause Is So Often Misidentified A December 2025 preprint in medRxiv examining perimenopause uncertainty among more than 7,600 US women found that one in three were unsure of their reproductive stage, with barriers to clinical confirmation among the key drivers.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The problem is companies are unsure if the timeline will hold, or whether a potential Ukraine peace deal could reopen nuclear relations again.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Use these pots for transplanting seedlings that don’t like having their roots disturbed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Nothing seemed out of place or disturbed.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The rapid rise and fall underscored silver's reputation as one of the market's most unpredictable assets.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The restaurant intended to add automatic 18 percent tips to every bill, since international tipping culture is often unpredictable.—
Rachel Siegel,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The near-perfect conditions affected each vineyard parcel and variety differently, but the result is outstanding across the board.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Your Carolyn Bessette is outstanding.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Several key details remain unresolved and will be addressed in subsequent negotiations.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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In some cases, those detained are individuals facing minor criminal charges or whose cases remain unresolved — the latter meaning they have not been convicted of any offense.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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