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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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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
Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Lake Bluff village trustees are continuing to discuss issues related to its flag policy, but the matter remains unsettled.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The political instability has already unsettled financial markets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
June 7-8: Weekend weather will remain unsettled, with the potential for severe storms on June 7, especially south of Interstate 40, said the weather service.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Lake Bluff village trustees are continuing to discuss issues related to its flag policy, but the matter remains unsettled.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Verb
You may be unsettled by how similar Statik can sound, at times, to any number of previous slow-burn atmospheric thinkers in electronic music—from the ’90s ambient-techno greats through to earlier Actress tunes to today.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The political instability has already unsettled financial markets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Create Short-term and Long-term Business Plans When getting your business off the ground, the beginning is often the most volatile time.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Traditionally, buyers use their personal bank accounts to buy a stablecoin, and then use the stablecoin to trade for some other kind of more volatile crypto, such as Bitcoin or something else.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
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What the politicians don’t realize is that the national parks already operated on a tight budget and rely heavily on unpaid volunteers.—
Tom Montgomery Fate,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The Reserves of the world generally make money not from the interest on unpaid balances but from transaction fees charged to businesses.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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But while Lee has helped establish a $60 million state grant fund to attract new nuclear investments in Tennessee, after two years of existence, contracts have been finalized for just over $7 million, with $11 million more pending.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Advocates have hoped those with pending applications can remain in the U.S. even after their parole expires, a courtesy the Trump administration would likely not extend, arguing its termination order was not subject to court review.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Local media outlets earlier in the day said that Ishiba was unsure of his future and would take a call on whether to continue as prime minister in August.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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If the Dodgers are unable to make a deal with Cleveland, there are other options on the market, but many teams are unsure of their path leading up to the trade deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Not pleased by the unpredictable nature of MP stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The film had an outstanding run at the box office, opening with a record-breaking $183 million Memorial Day weekend debut.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Straight out of the Chris Jones playbook, Banks uses his length to create movement, and his effort from the backside is outstanding.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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How much tariffs will raise prices in the coming months remains uncertain, as many details remain unresolved.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Top Trump administration officials insist that the Aug. 1 deadline is not changing, even as dozens of countries’ trade negotiations and tariff rates remain unresolved.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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