1
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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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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
After an initial six-month spell, Whiteman returned to London, but things became even more unsettled.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The discovery site’s proximity to the park’s trail network is what has unsettled regular users most.
—Ryan Brennan
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The weather threat comes after back-to-back days of unsettled weather earlier in the week that saw reports of several tornadoes.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
After an initial six-month spell, Whiteman returned to London, but things became even more unsettled.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The conflict has unsettled the housing market across the country.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The discovery site’s proximity to the park’s trail network is what has unsettled regular users most.
—Ryan Brennan
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
Adjective
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Demand rises, infrastructure costs increase, and households remain exposed to volatile energy prices.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Traders on the prediction market site Polymarket were giving Musk 32% odds of success as of Friday, after weeks of volatile price swings.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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The former congresswoman’s campaign committee is also deeply in debt, including six figures in unpaid bills owed to other law firms.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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If the example estate had a credit card balance of $1,200, funeral expenses of $3,500, and $500 in unpaid utility bills incurred before the death, those costs would reduce its total to $27,300 from 32,500.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her family has also reportedly conducted an independent autopsy of Robinson’s remains, though the results remain pending.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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That cleared the way for the new pending deal to lease Infowars to The Onion, with the hope that a future sale could be approved.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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About one quarter, 26%, remain unsure; that response is unchanged since the youth poll's fall 2025 survey.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Looking unsure and a bit lost, VIPs from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami straggle into the dim underground garage of a nondescript Little Havana strip mall on a recent Saturday morning.—
Carl Juste,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Blueberry plants also have a shallow root system that can be disturbed by planting annuals and is subject to competition from surrounding plants for water and nutrients.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The radiation from the flares reached Earth quickly and disturbed the ionosphere, the upper atmospheric layer that carries many radio and navigation signals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Known for his unpredictable, edgy behavior and fiery personality, Gritty has expanded the traditional boundaries of what a sports team mascot can be or do.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Special legislative sessions are unpredictable, and people on both sides say the Florida fight is far from over, with mistrust of the medical establishment still running high after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Kerry Sheridan,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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For Reynders, that outstanding $670,000 is key to making the math work on an ongoing renovation that will drain the library’s capital reserves.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The unresolved regulatory boundaries have led to numerous legal disputes with the states and tribes that regulate and tax gambling.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Borrowers who leave a program with unresolved balances should act quickly, understand their rights and, if needed, pursue additional relief before a creditor does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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