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
Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sudden financial changes and shifts could leave you feeling unsettled and out of your comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The political instability has already unsettled financial markets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The regulatory climate is still unsettled, and custodial and security questions are not all answered.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sudden financial changes and shifts could leave you feeling unsettled and out of your comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
You may be unsettled by how similar Statik can sound, at times, to any number of previous slow-burn atmospheric thinkers in electronic music—from the ’90s ambient-techno greats through to earlier Actress tunes to today.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The political instability has already unsettled financial markets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
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Not too happy about the volatile nature of PLTR stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 3.1%, up from 2.9% in June.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Plaid Penguin, a hospitality marketing agency, alleges that Noble’s Restaurants, LLC owes it more than $176,000 after the Noble group terminated a contract prematurely and left Plaid Penguin unpaid for services.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Sacramento City Council voted to attach unpaid enforcement fees to the property as a special tax assessment, but a city spokesperson confirmed the city did not play a role in the eviction, the reasons for which remain unclear.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 numbers are preliminary pending final analyses.—
Daniel Chavas,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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But while Lee has helped establish a $60 million state grant fund to attract new nuclear investments in Tennessee, after two years of existence, contracts have been finalized for just over $7 million, with $11 million more pending.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Officials were unsure which species these were, but both are common in Wyoming.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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The video reviewed by LMPD does not have audio, so Skaggs said the department is unsure of whether anything was said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy the unpredictable and the unknown, which is where wonder and curiosity and adventure unfold.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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But humanitarian logistics operates in far more volatile and unpredictable environments.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The documents viewed by The Tennessean do not make clear whether Ogles owes the law firms outstanding payments or is seeking reimbursement after already having paid them.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Senior administration officials have in recent days confirmed the plans are far along, though crucial structural decisions—such as whether to list the two separately or together—remain unresolved.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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However, Hanke believes that dismissing this possibility is a mistake, and issues that have been simmering beneath the surface of the U.S. economy since the COVID pandemic remain unresolved and could soon trigger significant economic upheaval.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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