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Unsettled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsettled

 

[ ˌʌnˈsɛtəld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Not calm or steady; disturbed; not resolved or decided

Synonyms

agitated, disquieted, disturbed

Examples of usage

  • She felt unsettled by the sudden change in plans.
  • The unsettled weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
Context #2 | Adjective

land

Not inhabited or cultivated; wild and uncultivated

Synonyms

uninhabited, untamed, wild

Examples of usage

  • The unsettled wilderness was home to many wild animals.
  • They decided to explore the unsettled territory despite the risks.
Context #3 | Verb

finance

To make a payment or deal with a financial obligation

Synonyms

clear, pay off, resolve

Examples of usage

  • He needed to settle his debts before he could move on.
  • The company settled the outstanding invoices with the suppliers.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsettled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquieto

🇮🇳 अशांत

🇩🇪 unruhig

🇮🇩 gelisah

🇺🇦 неспокійний

🇵🇱 niespokojny

🇯🇵 不安定な (fuan'na)

🇫🇷 inquiet

🇪🇸 inquieto

🇹🇷 huzursuz

🇰🇷 불안한 (bulanhan)

🇸🇦 قلق

🇨🇿 neklidný

🇸🇰 nepokojný

🇨🇳 不安定的 (bù ān dìng de)

🇸🇮 nemiren

🇮🇸 ókyrr

🇰🇿 мазасыз

🇬🇪 შფოთიანი

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 inquieto

Etymology

The word 'unsettled' has origins in the Old English word 'unseteled' meaning 'not established, not made firm'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to being disturbed, wild, or unresolved. The term has been used in literature, finance, and everyday language to describe situations or feelings that lack stability or resolution.

See also: resettle, resettlement, settled, settlement, settler, settlers, unsettle, unsettling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,315, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.