unsettled
[ uhn-set-ld ]
/ ʌnˈsɛt ld /
adjective
SYNONYMS FOR unsettled
3
Unsettled,
unstable,
unsteady imply a lack of fixity, firmness, and dependability. That which is
unsettled is not fixed or determined:
unsettled weather; unsettled claims. That which is
unstable is wavering, changeable; easily moved, shaken, or overthrown:
unstable equilibrium; an unstable decision. That which is
unsteady is infirm or shaky in position or movement:
unsteady on one's feet; unsteady of purpose.
5 indeterminate, unsure.
7 vacillating, fickle, faltering, irresolute.
OTHER WORDS FROM unsettled
un·set·tled·ness, nounWords nearby unsettled
unsell,
unsentimental,
unser,
unset,
unsettle,
unsettled,
unsettlement,
unsew,
unsex,
unshackle,
unshadowed
Definition for unsettled (2 of 2)
unsettle
[ uhn-set-l ]
/ ʌnˈsɛt l /
verb (used with object), un·set·tled, un·set·tling.
to alter from a settled state; cause to be no longer firmly fixed or established; render unstable; disturb: Violence unsettled the government.
to shake or weaken (beliefs, feelings, etc.); cause doubt or uncertainty about: doubts unsettling his religious convictions.
to vex or agitate the mind or emotions of; upset; discompose: The quarrel unsettled her.
verb (used without object), un·set·tled, un·set·tling.
to become unfixed or disordered.
SYNONYMS FOR unsettle
Example sentences from the Web for unsettled
British Dictionary definitions for unsettled (1 of 2)
unsettled
/ (ʌnˈsɛtəld) /
adjective
lacking order or stability
an unsettled era
unpredictable; uncertain
an unsettled climate
constantly changing or moving from place to place
an unsettled life
(of controversy, etc) not brought to an agreed conclusion
(of debts, law cases, etc) not disposed of
(of regions, etc) devoid of settlers
Derived forms of unsettled
unsettledness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for unsettled (2 of 2)
unsettle
/ (ʌnˈsɛtəl) /
verb
(usually tr)
to change or become changed from a fixed or settled condition
(tr)
to confuse or agitate (emotions, the mind, etc)