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unsettled

[uhn-set-ld] / ʌnˈsɛt ld /
ADJECTIVE
bothered, upset
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitated changeable changing complicated confused disturbed insecure perilous perturbed precarious rattled restless shaky shifting tense ticklish troubled uncertain uneasy unnerved unpredictable unstable
STRONG
busy flustered shaken thrown unbalanced wavering wobbling
WEAK
active antsy anxious changeful complex disorderly explosive fidgety fluid inconstant kinetic mobile mutable on edge restive shook-up unpeaceful unquiet unrestful unsteady variable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm certain clear composed constant definite easy easygoing firm fixed laid-back safe secure sound stable steady strong sure unchanging
WEAK
calmed content decided happy settled
ADJECTIVE
not decided, taken care of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clouded problematic uncertain unclear undetermined unresolved
STRONG
moot open owing waffling
WEAK
betwixt and between debatable doubtful dubious dubitable due immature in arrears outstanding overdue payable pendent pending undecided unfixed unpaid up for grabs
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear definite determined settled sure
STRONG
decided resolved
WEAK
calmed content happy

Example Sentences

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However showers and possible thunderstorms will creep in from the west, ushering in a change to more unsettled conditions by the bank holiday weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The longer things remain unsettled, the greater the risk that North America underperforms its potential in a meaningful way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

For now, the cancellation stands as the clearest signal yet that the structure of the negotiations remains unsettled, even as diplomatic efforts continue in multiple parallel channels.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The contrast helps explain why traders may be unsettled even as stocks have risen overall.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

I can imagine that some churchgoers may have been unsettled by this little old lady in a head scarf hanging out among a bunch of Christians.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi