Definition of unsettling
: having the effect of upsetting, disturbing, or discomposing
- unsettling images of the war
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Examples of unsettling in a Sentence
unsettling new developments in the effort to bring peace and stability to that region
had the unsettling task of picking out a coffin and making the other funeral arrangements for his father
Recent Examples of unsettling from the Web
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According to the Telegraph, Stoke know Jese is in his homeland but are unaware of his exact location, all but affirming his absence from Lambert's plans for the remainder of the season as the manager looks to take no risks in unsettling his squad.
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The possible conclusion — that Trump’s election was doctored by outside influences — is unsettling.
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One of the most unsettling — and memorable — is a sculpture by Andro Wekua, who was born in the country of Georgia.
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The mixture of modern landscapes and dystopian dress and discussion continues to make for some very unsettling TV.
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The fighting – the punches, the kicks, the clotheslines and the slams – combined with the outrageous stories gave her unsettling anxiety.
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Though there's plenty of disturbing content in the excerpts, what may be most unsettling are the several bombshells about Trump and Melania's relationship.
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Hiram doesn’t let on right away, but this is unsettling.
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Probably, but the thought of it feels at least a little unsettling.
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First Known Use of unsettling
1665
unsettling Synonyms
Synonyms
discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty, perturbing, troublesome, troubling, troublous, upsetting, worrisome;
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
calming, quieting, settling, soothing;
comforting, consoling, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing);
Related Words
daunting, demoralizing, discomfiting, disconcerting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting;
alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, scary, shocking, terrible, terrifying;
UNSETTLING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of unsettling for English Language Learners
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: making you upset, nervous, worried, etc.
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