Unsettle: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsettle
[ ʌnˈsɛt(ə)l ]
feeling of uncertainty
To unsettle means to make someone feel uncertain, anxious, or disturbed. It can also refer to causing someone to feel uncomfortable or out of place.
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Examples of usage
- His sudden departure unsettled his colleagues.
- The unexpected news unsettled her.
disturb the peace
To unsettle can also mean to disturb the peace or stability of a situation. It can refer to creating chaos or disruption.
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Examples of usage
- The arrival of the protestors unsettled the otherwise peaceful event.
- The economic crisis unsettled the stability of the country.
unsettled feeling
As a noun, unsettle refers to a feeling of uncertainty or unease.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling that something was wrong.
- The constant changes in the company created an atmosphere of unsettle among the employees.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsettle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desestabilizar
🇮🇳 अस्थिर करना
🇩🇪 verunsichern
🇮🇩 mengganggu
🇺🇦 розладнати
🇵🇱 niepokoić
🇯🇵 不安にさせる
🇫🇷 déstabiliser
🇪🇸 desestabilizar
🇹🇷 rahatsız etmek
🇰🇷 불안하게 하다
🇸🇦 يزعزع الاستقرار
🇨🇿 zneklidnit
🇸🇰 znepokojiť
🇨🇳 使不安
🇸🇮 vznemiriti
🇮🇸 óstöðugleiki
🇰🇿 мазасын алу
🇬🇪 მოუსვენებლად გაკეთება
🇦🇿 narahat etmək
🇲🇽 desestabilizar
Word origin
The word 'unsettle' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'settle' meaning 'to establish in a comfortable, peaceful, or stable state'. The concept of 'unsettling' has been present throughout history in various contexts, from unsettling events that disrupt peace to unsettling feelings of unease or discomfort. The word continues to be used in modern language to describe situations or feelings that cause disturbance or uncertainty.
See also: resettle, resettlement, settled, settlement, settler, settlers, unsettled, unsettling.