unsettling

adjective

un·set·tling

ˌən-ˈset-liŋ,

-ˈse-tᵊl-iŋ

Synonyms of unsettling next

: having the effect of upsetting, disturbing, or discomposing

unsettling images of the war

unsettlingly

ˌən-ˈset-liŋ-lē

-ˈse-tᵊl-iŋ-

adverb

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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Bottom line While hair loss or thinning associated with medication can be unsettling, these effects are usually temporary and can often be helped with hair growth supplements or medication adjustments cleared by your doctor. —

Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 The Cost of Care Report, by the Numbers Dr. Murthy’s advisory was unsettling yet validating for many, including Lacey. —

Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025 Amid the alleged rampant debauchery, Combs was attempting to film a family-friendly reality show with Hulu, creating a bizarre and unsettling disconnect, sources say. —

Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025 The sight of Sara’s three children at the funeral was also unsettling. —

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