Unsettled

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɛtəld/

Definitions of unsettled

verb past tense and past participle of unsettle

Example Sentences

A1 She felt unsettled after watching a scary movie.

A2 The sudden change in weather unsettled the picnic plans.

B1 The news of the company layoffs unsettled the employees.

B2 The controversial decision unsettled the political landscape.

C1 The ongoing conflict in the region has unsettled the global economy.

C2 The uncertainty surrounding the new policy has unsettled investors.

adjective not settled or resolved; uncertain

Example Sentences

A1 The new student felt unsettled in the unfamiliar classroom.

A2 The sudden change in weather left me feeling unsettled.

B1 The ongoing conflict in the region has left the residents feeling unsettled.

B2 The uncertainty of the future plans left her unsettled and anxious.

C1 The unresolved issues between the two countries have created an unsettled atmosphere.

C2 The constantly changing political landscape has left the citizens feeling unsettled and on edge.

Examples of unsettled in a Sentence

formal The unsettled weather pattern caused delays in the flight schedule.

informal I feel a bit unsettled about the upcoming exam.

slang She's been feeling really unsettled lately, not sure what's going on.

figurative The unresolved conflict left a feeling of unsettled tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of unsettled

past tense

unsettled

plural

unsettleds

comparative

more unsettled

superlative

most unsettled

present tense

unsettle

future tense

will unsettle

perfect tense

has unsettled

continuous tense

is unsettling

singular

unsettled

positive degree

unsettled

infinitive

unsettle

gerund

unsettling

participle

unsettling

Origin and Evolution of unsettled

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unsettled' originated from the Old English word 'unsetled' which was derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'settled' meaning 'established or stable'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsettled' has retained its original meaning of 'not established or stable', but has also taken on additional connotations such as 'unsettled weather' or 'unsettled mind'.