Meaning & Definition of word "Unsettled"

Unsettled

/ʌnˈsɛtld/

1. To disturb the settled state or comfort of; to make uneasy.
- Example: The loud noise from the construction unsettled the residents.
2. To establish a home or a community in a new area.
- Example: They decided to unsettle in a small, quiet town after years of city living.

1. Not fixed or stable; in a state of uncertainty or agitation.
- Example: The economic situation remains unsettled, causing concern among investors.
2. Emotionally disturbed; anxious or troubled.
- Example: She felt unsettled after hearing the news about the accident.
3. Not resolved or determined.
- Example: The matter is still unsettled, and we await further discussion to reach a conclusion.

●Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'settled', from Middle English 'setlen', meaning 'to put in order'.

unsettled times:

periods of instability or unrest.

unsettled mind:

a state of mental unrest or anxiety.

unsettled issues:

questions or topics that remain unresolved.

settle:

to resolve or find a solution.

settlement:

an agreement reached between parties.

Meaning: feeling off

● Example Sentence: After that breakup, I've just been feeling off and unsettled.

Meaning: in a funk

● Example Sentence: He's been in a funk and really unsettled since losing his job.