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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
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The uncertainty on election night capped a race that remained crowded and unsettled to the end.
—Marisa Lagos, NPR, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
With roughly 1,390 ballots still outstanding, the race remained unsettled, though Ortiz would need to win more than three-quarters of the remaining ballots to overtake him in a contest that has remained neck-and-neck.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
Verb
Llorca says the comment immediately unsettled her.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The uncertainty on election night capped a race that remained crowded and unsettled to the end.
—Marisa Lagos, NPR, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Even excluding volatile food and energy prices, core PCE is expected to increase from April, according to economists polled by FactSet.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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He was put on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal and criminal investigations.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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On that view, the loss was the bitcoin that should have been transferred, rather than the sterling value of unpaid expenses.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Patterson, a former Charlotte Fire Department battalion chief, had a pending, seven-year-old lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against the city until the week before his wife, Estella Patterson, became chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in October.—
Julia Coin
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Lawsuits challenging the legality of the fund remain pending.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Public Health staff said the majority of cases were among people who were unvaccinated or unsure they were vaccinated.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Graves said authorities are unsure at this time how Sanchez-Munoz may have been able to get out of the house.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Use these pots for transplanting seedlings that don’t like having their roots disturbed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Nothing seemed out of place or disturbed.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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This unpredictable chaos, fueled by technological glitches and administrative issues, is worsening as peak summer travel begins.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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However, construction zones are inherently unpredictable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Parts of the region visually resemble Lake Tahoe, thanks to gorgeous lakes, elevation changes, and a variety of excellent golf courses that are perpetually in outstanding condition.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
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Several key details remain unresolved and will be addressed in subsequent negotiations.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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In some cases, those detained are individuals facing minor criminal charges or whose cases remain unresolved — the latter meaning they have not been convicted of any offense.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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