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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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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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
The dispute raises unsettled questions about the copyright interest of the parties in an interview.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The political instability has already unsettled financial markets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Critics of the treatments say the science is very unsettled in its long-term implications.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
The dispute raises unsettled questions about the copyright interest of the parties in an interview.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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Despite his volatile nature, Sanders has been linked to NFL teams after beginning his coaching career with Jackson State back in 2020.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Other volatile organic compounds are also known to contaminate tap water after fires.Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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According to reporting in the Louisiana Illuminator, most UNO employees paid more than $30,000 annually will be required to take unpaid furloughs during each two-week pay period.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Happy birthday to my forever teacher, cheerleader, and unpaid therapist.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Evolving Hockey projects a $6.1 million AAV over five years for the pending UFA, while Dom’s Game Score estimates a value closer to $5 million.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The requirement to recertify applies to customers who are already in the Lifeline Plan and not new enrollees with pending applications or those who applied for the first time after Oct. 1, the water department has previously said.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
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What the market is unsure about is how the impending policy mix of tariffs, immigration restrictions and deregulation will alter this interplay of rates, inflation, GDP growth and risk appetites.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
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While Ryan is unsure whether her studio apartment is still intact, the school she was supposed to start teaching at next Monday — Palisades Charter High School — has been badly damaged.Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Plants with vining stems or long tap roots can be difficult to transplant and other plants simply don’t like to have their roots disturbed after planting.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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Laws and norms govern their actions to a degree but the human element is unpredictable.Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Their shifts are relatively short, four hours in the air followed by eight on the ground to try to recover, but the winds remain unpredictable and the flights incredibly intense.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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An outstanding spirit with a wonderfully rounded and smooth palate and a spicy crescendo.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels had an outstanding season and could be efficient enough to cause huge problems for the Bucs.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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There will be a full moon in Cancer shortly after, shaking up your 12th house of subconscious patterns, which could come with emotional revelations that reveal hidden fears, anxieties or unresolved issues from the past.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Critics, however, underscore the unresolved challenges, particularly around housing, healthcare, and the capacity of public services to keep pace with population growth.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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