Synonyms for

Unsettled

Verb / ʌˈnsetʌld / Another word for unsettled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not settled; uncertain or unsure.

Synonyms & similar words

unnerve unsettle settled uncertain faze enervate changeable unsettling disturbing unresolved unsettled unsettling unstable inconsistent fluid unpredictable volatile fickle erratic changeable fluctuating unreliable uncertain dubious doubtful insecure vague

Synonyms by register

Formal

turbulent unstable disquieted agitated

Informal

uneasy worried on edge antsy

Literary

restless troubled unquiet

Antonyms

settled calm stable peaceful resolved quiet firm

Common collocations

  • unsettled weather
  • unsettled times
  • unsettled stomach
  • unsettled population
  • unsettled issue
  • unsettled mind
  • unsettled by the news

Word family

noun unsettlement
verb unsettle
adjective unsettled
adverb unsettledly

Usage note

Can refer to a state of being disturbed or agitated, or to something not yet fixed or resolved. Often used for weather, times, or a person's emotional state.

Example sentences

  1. The weather was unsettled, so we decided not to go camping.
  2. The new student felt unsettled on his first day of school.
  3. The stock market is unsettled, so investors are nervous.
  4. The unresolved conflict between the two countries left the region unsettled.
  5. The construction on the road made the traffic unsettled for weeks.

Quotes

  • "My mind is unsettled and my heart is heavy." - Unknown
  • "Sometimes, the hardest part of the journey is believing you're worthy of the trip." - Glenn Beck
  • "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." - Louisa May Alcott

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