Unsettled

/ʌnˈsɛtld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To disturb the settled state or comfort of; to make uneasy.

The loud noise from the construction unsettled the residents.

To establish a home or a community in a new area.

They decided to unsettle in a small, quiet town after years of city living.

adjective

Not fixed or stable; in a state of uncertainty or agitation.

The economic situation remains unsettled, causing concern among investors.

Emotionally disturbed; anxious or troubled.

She felt unsettled after hearing the news about the accident.

Not resolved or determined.

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.

feeling off

After that breakup, I've just been feeling off and unsettled.

in a funk

He's been in a funk and really unsettled since losing his job.