Unsettlingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsettlingly
[ ʌnˈsɛtlɪŋli ]
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
Word origin
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.