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unsettled 1 of 2

adjective

ˌən-ˈse-tᵊld How to pronounce unsettled (audio)
Definition of unsettlednext
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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unsettled

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verb

past tense of unsettle
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
Adjective
One game in, much about Aurich’s defense at Nebraska remains unsettled. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Another day, another doomsday AI post that leaves the public feeling unsettled, anxious, and unsure what to do next. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
Wolverines have a wide physical advantage, but makeup of the offensive line is unsettled and QB Bryce Underwood hasn't run Jason Beck's offense in a game. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Lin said recent restrictions affecting mainland investors’ access to offshore brokerages in Hong Kong had particularly unsettled some clients. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsettled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
  1. volatile
  2. unpaid
  3. pending
  4. unsure
  5. disturbed
  6. unpredictable
  7. outstanding
  8. unresolved
Adjective
  • Investors are facing volatile times in the stock market, but as of late, even safe-haven Treasurys are selling off, raising questions about what's next for the balanced portfolio.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the digital asset industry, the conditions are more fluid and volatile than most, as markets shift and competitors appear and evolve.
    — Andrei Grachev, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of volatile
Adjective
  • Interest accrues at 18% against the building’s property tax account, and a large unpaid lien could put its mortgage at risk, even though co-op boards have none of DOF’s collection or enforcement powers.
    — Michael Wolfe, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Big fish, small payments Several prominent and wealthy customers make up a good share of the unpaid amount, according to the audit.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of unpaid
Adjective
  • The next step would be to scan the vehicle’s computer systems for active, pending, and history diagnostic trouble codes.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of looking only at raw home prices, an investor can track the rent-to-income ratio and the pending-active listing ratio.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pending
Adjective
  • Patrick looked unsure of his dad’s abilities in this playful shot shared for Arnold’s 75th birthday in 2022.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Still, a $50,000 5-year CD won't be the best idea for most savers, especially those unsure of their capacity to keep the funds frozen in the account for the full term.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of unsure
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  • Clean Regularly Spiders don’t like to be disturbed, so an unused area of your porch is likely to be attractive real estate.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Yellow jackets are often the most aggressive, especially when scavenging for food or if their ground nests are disturbed.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of disturbed
Adjective
  • The new prices may also steer customers more toward bundles, which streaming service providers believe lead to fewer cancellations and help Disney manage the unpredictable ads market.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The open Atlantic Ocean presents a different kind of extreme — relentless, unpredictable and constantly changing — and that is exactly where Canada Goose belongs.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unpredictable
Adjective
  • Just like a Michelin star for a restaurant, a Michelin key identifies the most outstanding hotels in the country.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately for those who are tired of the political fireworks and simply want to enjoy outstanding presentations on the Declaration of Independence and the uniqueness of the American experiment, several current exhibitions offer precisely that.
    — Michael Auslin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of outstanding
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  • Why a Council of State magistrate would have been treated as an especial has remained one of the unresolved questions surrounding his death.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The most realistic outcome in Iran may be an unresolved stalemate.
    — NADIA SCHADLOW, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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