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
Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Aaron Rodgers’ future in Pittsburgh remains unsettled, and the quarterback position in Cleveland is a perpetual question mark.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Mike Trout moved to right field, then mostly to DH after a knee injury, leaving the outfield unsettled.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The hanging plants and sculptural installations transformed the museum into something unsettled and alive.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Aaron Rodgers’ future in Pittsburgh remains unsettled, and the quarterback position in Cleveland is a perpetual question mark.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Family members of the victims who attended the execution told The Associated Press they were unsettled by Simpson's demeanor in the death chamber.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Mike Trout moved to right field, then mostly to DH after a knee injury, leaving the outfield unsettled.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
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One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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There might not be another team whose ebbs and flows have been so volatile this season.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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The education news outlet 74 previously reported that Kerr claimed in bankruptcy proceedings that AllHere owed her approximately $630,000 in unpaid commissions related to the LAUSD contract.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Most of these workers are unpaid volunteers who train for years to operate in difficult terrain, bad weather, and high-stakes uncertainty.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Jenkins bond total is set as $162,000, and all charges remain pending.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Coming out of the Olympic trade freeze, the Canucks are a motivated seller with three key pending unrestricted free agents to move between now and March 6.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The facility’s staff was unsure of the final cooking temperature of chicken, or reheating temperature of foods for hot holding.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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This feels like a movie made by artists afraid of their employers as much as their consumers and unsure which group might turn on them first.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Just like a stationary pendulum, when nudged, returns to its stationary state, a quantum system, too, when disturbed, returns to its balanced state.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a Broward resident, I am deeply disturbed by the systematic failure of our state attorney’s offfice to prosecute the exploitation of our most vulnerable citizens.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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With unpredictable weather on the horizon, the barn jacket is a happy medium between light jackets and heavy coats.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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If your income is unpredictable or already stretched thin, that commitment could create more stress instead of less.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Attendees got to their feet as Seth Rogen delivered a short but extremely sweet speech about the late comedic icon, who posthumously won outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for her work on The Studio.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Agents ran his fingerprints through Border Patrol databases and determined his true identity, as well as the outstanding Sacramento County warrant for the Elk Grove case.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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What remains unresolved is whether the scarcity rationale remains relevant in an age of cable, satellite, and easy broadband internet access (for most people).—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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One unresolved question is who will foot the bill for safety costs.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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