unsettling
adjective
un·set·tling
ˌən-ˈset-liŋ,
-ˈse-tᵊl-iŋ
: having the effect of upsetting, disturbing, or discomposing
unsettling images of the war
Examples of unsettling in a Sentence
unsettling new developments in the effort to bring peace and stability to that region
had the unsettling task of picking out a coffin and making the other funeral arrangements for his father
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
Seeking a fresh start, Ellie moves into a house on Delaney Row hoping to leave her troubled past behind, only to discover that her new home is steeped in dark secrets and unsettling mysteries.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
For some visitors, the monument to one of the nation’s most consequential chapters also drew unsettling parallels to today's divisions.
—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Expanding Shed into a feature gives us the chance to go deeper into trauma and transformation in a way that feels both intimate and unsettling.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsettling
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“Unsettling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsettling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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