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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
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Strong has been a solid special teams player, but the running back room remains unsettled.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Revathi Advaithi, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
That unsettled even families with permanent legal status, said Rae Cardenas, executive director of Doyle Community Center in Kerrville, Texas.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Contortionists Unreal unsettled audience members as much as the choir had delighted them.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Strong has been a solid special teams player, but the running back room remains unsettled.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Each of these areas of my life plays a key role and contributes to my sense of purpose and normalcy, grounding me, especially when everything feels unsettled.
—Revathi Advaithi, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
That unsettled even families with permanent legal status, said Rae Cardenas, executive director of Doyle Community Center in Kerrville, Texas.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettled
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Yet last week’s warning from Jet2, a business respected for its cost control and excellent customer service, has served as a reminder that, for all the impressive growth of recent years, this remains a volatile and sometimes unpredictable sector.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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While any single month can be volatile and revisions can further change our understanding, hiring ground to a halt in May and June in the uncertain aftermath of the Liberation Day tariff announcements.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Without automation, accounting teams can drown in reconciliations, and unpaid services slip through the cracks.—
Hans Kristian Aas,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This means that interest is charged each month on whatever amount is left unpaid.—
Mary Luquette,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The cases against the two men charged in Gaddy's assault remain pending.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company has one patent granted on the technology and more pending.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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She was frustrated by Highmark’s denials and unsure if her last resort, the external appeal, would yield results.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Palencia left Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Nationals after giving up 5 runs with a right posterior shoulder injury, and Counsell was still unsure the next day whether Palencia could return before the end of the regular season.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vic and Cali hadn’t wanted a wedding, but this had disturbed Vic’s parents.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some civil servants working to bolster democracy around the world and at home, for example, were disturbed by shifts in foreign policy.—
Yvonne Zylan,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Charleston’s unpredictable climate means summer can stretch well into October, then randomly resurface in January.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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With recent polls showing Mamdani leading his rivals by double digits, the intersection of Hochul’s pragmatism, Mamdani’s outreach, and the powerful symbolism of their evolving relationship promises a uniquely unpredictable contest for New York’s future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What drew you to a road trip as a narrative structure to explore these characters’ unresolved dynamics?—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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That due to the flood of unresolved customer issues caused by the AI chatbot the bank used to replace 45 call-center roles, CX Today wrote.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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