Unsettlingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsettlingly

 

[ ʌnˈsɛtlɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something that causes discomfort or unease

In a way that causes feelings of discomfort or unease.

Synonyms

disquietingly, disturbingly, unnervingly, unsettling

Examples of usage

  • The movie ended unsettlingly, leaving the audience with a sense of unease.
  • She stared at him unsettlingly, making him feel uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsettlingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perturbadoramente

🇮🇳 अशांत रूप से

🇩🇪 beunruhigend

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 тривожно

🇵🇱 niepokojąco

🇯🇵 不安にさせるように

🇫🇷 de manière inquiétante

🇪🇸 inquietantemente

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불안하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مقلق

🇨🇿 znepokojivě

🇸🇰 znepokojujúco

🇨🇳 令人不安地

🇸🇮 vznemirljivo

🇮🇸 truflandi

🇰🇿 алаңдата

🇬🇪 შფოთვით

🇦🇿 narahatçılıqla

🇲🇽 inquietantemente

Etymology

The adverb 'unsettlingly' is derived from the verb 'unsettle', which originated in the late 16th century. The prefix 'un-' indicates negation, while 'settle' refers to establishing or fixing something. Therefore, 'unsettlingly' describes something that disrupts or disturbs a sense of calm or stability. The word highlights the impact of unsettling experiences or situations on individuals, emphasizing the discomfort or unease they may feel.