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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
For all that understandable positivity, right-back has become a barometer for Liverpool’s unsettled start to the season.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
But the shooting guard spot is unsettled.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Six trading days of unsettled action is looking for now like a mere stutter-step rather than a stumble for the rally.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
For all that understandable positivity, right-back has become a barometer for Liverpool’s unsettled start to the season.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sirianni tried to downplay questions about the position even when the season approached and the depth chart was unsettled.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
But the shooting guard spot is unsettled.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
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But any agreement reached will be just one touchstone in a thorny and volatile great power rivalry between the world’s superpower democracy and an authoritarian China, whose growing military assertiveness under Xi in the East and South China Seas is rattling US allies in the region.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 3% year over year, the slowest pace since early spring.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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But he’s also been sued for unpaid bills, in recent years, by his Detroit apartment’s landlord, a dentist, and his barber.—
Danny Funt,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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In an allegation that ties together the suit’s claims of unpaid royalties and unregulated shooting conditions, the suit claims that the defendants have profited from merchandise depicting Corcoran’s nude body.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The administration has emphasized that no taxpayer funds are involved, though detailed donor disclosures remain pending.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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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At 25, when half her friends ran off to marry well and the other half were hell-bent on climbing the corporate ladder, Bizu found herself in the middle, unsure whether to pursue a boyfriend or a business plan.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ron explains that the tumor started growing back in 2018 and past doctors were unsure about how to approach such a challenging facial reconstruction.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Invisible asbestos fibers can become airborne whenever materials containing asbestos are disturbed during demolition, renovation, or even routine maintenance.—
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the literal definition of resilience is the ability of a system to return to its original baseline after being disturbed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Predicting something that has becoming increasingly unpredictable is an impossible task, but here’s a look at how the shutdown could ripple through critical avenues of everyday life.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The program curriculum includes contemporary case studies and experiential learning that helps students to develop strong analytical skills to become outstanding intelligence professionals.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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His journey from nervous child with an abusive father to an outstanding professional baseball player who was the MVP in 1971, and as a manager who was fired three times before taking the helm as the Yankees manager.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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While the deal's specifics have not been released, both sides have signaled that a resolution is within reach, even as core issues—such as manufacturing imbalances and access to advanced computer chips—remain unresolved.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The commercial service was opposed by the local group Citizens for a Friendly Airport, which filed a still unresolved lawsuit over noise and environmental concerns.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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