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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
Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sudden financial changes and shifts could leave you feeling unsettled and out of your comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 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
The regulatory climate is still unsettled, and custodial and security questions are not all answered.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sudden financial changes and shifts could leave you feeling unsettled and out of your comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 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
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CEOs who recognize the strategic importance of cybersecurity will not only protect their organizations from financial and reputational damage but also gain a competitive edge in an increasingly volatile digital landscape.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hence, Drewry expects spot rates to be less volatile in the coming weeks.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Plaid Penguin, a hospitality marketing agency, alleges that Noble’s Restaurants, LLC owes it more than $176,000 after the Noble group terminated a contract prematurely and left Plaid Penguin unpaid for services.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Sacramento City Council voted to attach unpaid enforcement fees to the property as a special tax assessment, but a city spokesperson confirmed the city did not play a role in the eviction, the reasons for which remain unclear.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 numbers are preliminary pending final analyses.—
Daniel Chavas,
The Conversation,
23 May 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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Mizzou entered the contest unsure of its full-time starter between transfer Beau Pribula and returning backup Sam Horn.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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The rest were unsure or declined to answer the question.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 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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Enjoy the unpredictable and the unknown, which is where wonder and curiosity and adventure unfold.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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While some travelers visit family or business contacts, U.S. officials warn that conditions remain unpredictable and dangerous.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, he was also arrested for DUI but failed to appear in court, leaving an outstanding warrant.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Why do some 80-year-olds have exceptional memories and outstanding critical thinking skills?—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Retail sales, industrial and investment figures missed expectations — underscoring a still unresolved real estate slump — that Chinese Premier Li Qiang acknowledged in a government meeting Monday.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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