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
John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Still, coaches worked to make the best of unfit practice locations and engage unsettled kids.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
But the distance between Hilton and second-place Steyer is just one percentage point, and one-fourth of voters are undecided, leaving the race unsettled.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The leading candidates in California’s unsettled race for governor will spar once more Thursday evening in San Francisco in what is expected to be the final debate before the June 2 primary election.
—John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Still, coaches worked to make the best of unfit practice locations and engage unsettled kids.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
And, barring a few jokes about speaking French and a somber wreath laying at the 9/11 memorial, the vibes are simply awkward, stilted and unsettled.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
But the distance between Hilton and second-place Steyer is just one percentage point, and one-fourth of voters are undecided, leaving the race unsettled.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
Adjective
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Everything is imperfect and volatile.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices have been rising but volatile since the conflict began.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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While Nebius’ donation covered about a years’ worth of district debt, unpaid meals accumulate over time at ISD and follow students across school years.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Others are settling for unpaid roles.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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These lawsuits remain pending, and Wilderness Training & Consulting is fighting the lawsuits, according to court filings.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Crawley has pleaded not guilty to the murder and kidnapping charges, and those charges remain pending.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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When workers are unsure whether the technology is meant to augment them or replace them, adoption slows, experimentation stops, and the conditions under which AI actually returns value disappear.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The vets also took X-rays, but since wood is hard to see on an X-ray, the professionals were still unsure how far the stick had impaled Sweets.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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She has also been disturbed by the increase in what looks to her like a lack of trust in science, as seen in falling vaccination rates and rising instances of diseases like measles.—
Deepti Hajela,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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When to Plant Watermelon Seeds Most seed catalogs recommend direct sowing watermelon seeds into gardens or pots because watermelons don’t like to have their roots disturbed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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That's difficult because oncology is among the most expensive and unpredictable areas of healthcare, with high drug costs and the fragmented care that attracted the company's attention in the first place.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner, Vibe centers on two inseparable friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the limit.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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But Jeffries, an outstanding student who typically went straight home from baseball practice to study, remained more of a spectator than a participant in the borough’s burgeoning hip-hop scene.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen were outstanding, and Sam Merrill hit huge corner 3s in the first half to break Detroit’s spirit early.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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That civil case is still unresolved, however, as both sides have failed to reach an agreement on how much Kapoor must compensate those investors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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