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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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Portions of the central U.S. will remain unsettled for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms sweeping through.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 May 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
But the biggest parts of the state budget remain unsettled.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Portions of the central U.S. will remain unsettled for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms sweeping through.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 May 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
Adjective
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The fire had to feel alive, volatile, and credible—a force the actors had to confront in real time.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The Behavioral Finance Connection When the market’s volatile, fear drives behavior.—
Meredith Moore,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Just as with the unpaid tolls, these are driven by Chinese criminal gangs, outside the reach of U.S. law enforcement.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sturgis, who is originally from Atlanta and whose current whereabouts are unknown, has been named in at least one legal proceeding by an artist seeking unpaid sales proceeds.—
George Nelson for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The final ruling is pending but for the moment, Dani Alves has been acquitted of all charges and all the precautionary measures have been lifted, pending the Supreme Court’s decision.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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City prosecutors alleged in a civil complaint that units at The Carl, located on Mollie Street in the Morena neighborhood, were also occupied while building, mechanical and plumbing permits were pending and before property owners obtained a valid Certificate of Occupancy from the city.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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When Ginny & Georgia’s Brianne Howey entered the courtroom set for Season 3, she was tasked with playing a new version of her usually confident and cunning character– one that was now afraid, powerless, and exceedingly unsure of herself.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Fewer than half of U.S. businesses report having a formal crisis communication plan, and 23% either don’t have one or are unsure if a plan exists.—
Nicole Tidei,
Forbes.com,
5 June 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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Entrepreneurs who want to survive must meet our current reality by staying as flexible as the market is unpredictable.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Love can get a little wild and unpredictable this month.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The Chicago Bar Association’s award for outstanding lawyer is named in her honor.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The show has won two Emmys since: One in 2014 for outstanding interactive program and another in 2015 for outstanding creative achievement in interactive media.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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Those incidents, both legally unresolved, told us how differently the Trump administration and Democrats see the world.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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The mistrial leaves the charge of third-degree rape against aspiring actress Jessica Mann unresolved.—
Jenna Sundel
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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