Unsettling: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsettling

[ ˌʌnˈsɛt.lɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

feeling or causing anxiety

Causing unease or discomfort; disturbing.

Synonyms

disquieting, disturbing, troubling

Examples of usage

It was an unsettling experience to be alone in the dark forest.
The unsettling news made everyone feel uneasy.
The unsettling noise coming from the attic kept me awake all night.

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not able to be settled or resolved

Not able to be resolved or put to rest.

Synonyms

unresolved, unresolved, unsettled

Examples of usage

The unsettling issue between the two countries led to ongoing conflict.
The unsettling feeling of uncertainty lingered in the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsettling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perturbador

🇮🇳 अशांत करने वाला

🇩🇪 beunruhigend

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 тривожний

🇵🇱 niepokojący

🇯🇵 不安にさせる

🇫🇷 dérangeant

🇪🇸 inquietante

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 불안하게 하는

🇸🇦 مزعج

🇨🇿 znepokojující

🇸🇰 znepokojujúci

🇨🇳 令人不安的

🇸🇮 vznemirjajoč

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 мазасыздандыратын

🇬🇪 შემაშფოთებელი

🇦🇿 narahat edən

🇲🇽 inquietante

Word origin

The word 'unsettling' originated from the verb 'unsettle' which dates back to the 16th century. The prefix 'un-' indicates negation or reversal, while 'settle' refers to establishing something firmly. Over time, 'unsettling' has evolved to describe situations or feelings that cause discomfort or cannot be resolved. It is commonly used in various contexts to convey a sense of unease or disturbance.