unsettled
adjective
un·set·tled
ˌən-ˈse-tᵊld 
c
: characterized by irregularity
an unsettled life
d
: not inhabited or populated
unsettled land
e
: not mentally sound
f(1)
: not disposed of according to law
an unsettled estate
(2)
: not paid or discharged
unsettled debts
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We have some unsettled business to attend to.
we've been having a lot of unsettled weather lately
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Hollywood’s above-the-line unions are getting set to negotiate new contracts with studios and streamers, with talks bound to be contentious due to the unsettled climate around AI.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Because of its unfortunate history, many patient deaths occurred, and many unsettled spirits still haunt The Crescent Hotel.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, says unsettled weather is possible next week.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsettled. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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unsettled
adjective
un·set·tled
ˌən-ˈset-ᵊld
ˈən-
1
: not settled : not fixed (as in position or nature)
unsettled weather
2
: not calm : disturbed
unsettled waters
3
: not decided in mind : undetermined
unsettled about what to do
4
: not paid
an unsettled account
5
: not lived in by settlers
an unsettled region
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