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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3
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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito are expected to start Game 2 and 3 in some order, but who goes first remains unsettled.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Michell McCluskey was unsettled by the comment.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Although some policy decisions, such as those around trade, remain unsettled, Gallucci noted there is now a bit more clarity regarding some major economic drivers.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito are expected to start Game 2 and 3 in some order, but who goes first remains unsettled.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tyler Whitmer, president and CEO of LASST and a lawyer himself, was unsettled by the subpoena’s aggressive tactics, especially given his opposition to Musk.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Michell McCluskey was unsettled by the comment.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
Adjective
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With a roster that includes Margot Robbie, Miles Teller and Brooke Shields, Ullman says tariff anxiety shoehorned into an already volatile market and tense political climate has pushed clients to be far more conservative.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gold has seen historic gains in 2025, its more-than-50% surge surpassing previous volatile periods such as after the September 11 attacks, the 2008 financial crisis or even the Covid-19 pandemic.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The airport has put out green donation bins accepting nonperishable food and personal care items for unpaid federal airport workers, according to a social media post from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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But with flights delayed, food aid at risk and federal workers going unpaid, Americans seem to be growing more fed up with everyone involved.—
Leonardo Feldman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aurora's other pending project include plans to convert a historic former Milwaukee school, 2708 W. Wisconsin Ave., into a $50 million community health and wellness hub.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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But Careaga, along with Careaga Plastic Surgery and Martinez, are among the defendants in a pending October 2023 civil lawsuit filed by Gonzalez Benitez’s husband in Miami-Dade circuit court.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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People hesitated, unsure of how to play with something new without looking foolish.—
Cas Holman,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Staffieri was appropriately shocked and disturbed by both the antisemitic display and the breach of internal protocol.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The plot was inspired by a Japanese news report that had deeply disturbed Woo, about a lunatic guilty of poisoning baby formula.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
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But Amorim, who is approaching 12 months in charge of the club, acknowledges that football is an unpredictable industry and results will influence the mood among United’s hierarchy.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The United States maintains overwhelming technological superiority but with increasingly unpredictable commitments.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Shrinking earned a total of seven nominations at the 2025 Emmy Awards, including Ford's first-ever Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the third quarter, GM's outstanding shares were at 954 million, a 15% decline from a year earlier.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Springsteen channeled his unresolved childhood trauma into his seminal album Nebraska.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Many factory owners have fled or been imprisoned following the regime change last August, and the sector continues to grapple with unresolved regulatory and financial issues.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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