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
Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Space weather experts at NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and the UK Met Office say geomagnetic activity may fluctuate between unsettled levels and a minor G1 storm.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson, the real-life subject of the show, attended the 2025 Golden Globes as a nominee herself for The Last Showgirl, but was unsettled by Rogen being there, too.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
And left unsettled is more money for the Homeland Security Department.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Space weather experts at NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and the UK Met Office say geomagnetic activity may fluctuate between unsettled levels and a minor G1 storm.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
And further details around how the money would be divided across everyone from maximum-salary stars to minimum-deal vets remain largely unsettled.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson, the real-life subject of the show, attended the 2025 Golden Globes as a nominee herself for The Last Showgirl, but was unsettled by Rogen being there, too.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
Adjective
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His Roc Nation entertainment company has partnered with the NFL to produce the Super Bowl Halftime Shows since 2019 and is responsible for the politically volatile but culturally momentous choice to bring Bad Bunny to the stage Sunday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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That also includes the lives of our officers when faced with armed juveniles in volatile situations.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His campaign also reported $38,000 in unpaid bills, mostly for digital consulting, fundraising commissions and text messages.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Later that year, Roper sued them over unpaid royalties, trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Loyd had several pending domestic violence cases and had recently been released from jail on a domestic violence charge, the outlets reported.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Her cause and manner of death remain pending.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a big difference between a buyer who must complete a specific step and one who is simply unsure.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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The study was conducted in a lab, where participants had never slept before, which could have also disturbed their sleep.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the dirt is disturbed the next day, the den is occupied.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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This delay has raised concerns about the safety of robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles operating in unpredictable environments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is ideal for decades of sliding across the ice, because bigger mineral grains are more likely to get plucked out by the ice, leaving holes in the surface that could cause unpredictable behavior.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Crosby, in his 21st NHL season, is having a typically outstanding campaign.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The driver was apprehended and has prior convictions for being an armed felon and an outstanding warrant, according to the department.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Dean’s attorneys said the verdict marked an important step in holding Uber accountable, while acknowledging that broader legal questions remain unresolved.—
Miguel Torres,
Oklahoman,
6 Feb. 2026
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In that context, the promise of steady work, more tourism and growth carries real weight even as questions about environmental and social costs remain unresolved.—
Natalie Leticia Gallón,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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