unsettlement

noun

Definition of unsettlementnext
as in upheaval

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Recent Examples of unsettlement The third one is transgenerational trauma; the fact that this sense of dispossession, this sense of insecurity, this sense of unsettlement is transferred from generation to generation. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettlement
  1. upheaval
  2. convulsion
  3. revolution
Noun
  • The rebuild of the talent line-up comes after the upheaval at the program that has occurred since Bari Weiss joined CBS News as edtior in chief in October.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • That led to political upheaval in several nations, including the United Kingdom and France.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of upheaval
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  • Later Wednesday, Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman, told a news conference that another man, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of convulsion
Noun
  • Even many of those who might be interested in these ideas don’t look to their mayor to deliver a revolution.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Well, the theme is joy is an act of resilience, an act of revolution.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of revolution

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“Unsettlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettlement. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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