unsettled

Example Sentences

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Even some Jews who are critical of Aipac are unsettled by its sudden demonization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

That growing closeness with Russia has unsettled Beijing.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The sale was modest, but it unsettled investors because Strategy has long been viewed as one of bitcoin’s most important corporate buyers, MarketVector’s Leinweber said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

This is a deeply unsettled season in California, with precious little hope the next governor — whoever he or she turns out to be — will make things better anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

In fact, a song that does not end on the tonic chord will sound quite unsettled and even unfinished to most listeners.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones