Unsettling

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ/

Definitions of unsettling

adjective causing one to feel anxious or uneasy

Example Sentences

A1 The loud thunder was unsettling for the young child.

A2 The strange noise coming from the attic was unsettling for the family.

B1 The mysterious disappearance of the hiker was unsettling for the entire town.

B2 The unsettling news of the impending layoffs caused panic among the employees.

C1 The unsettling truth about the company's unethical practices was finally exposed.

C2 The unsettling atmosphere in the abandoned house sent shivers down my spine.

Examples of unsettling in a Sentence

formal The unsettling news of the economic downturn has caused widespread concern among investors.

informal I find it unsettling when people stare at me for too long.

slang That horror movie was so unsettling, it gave me the creeps.

figurative The unsettling feeling in the air made me uneasy, like a storm was brewing.

Grammatical Forms of unsettling

• past tense: unsettled
• plural: unsettlings
• comparative: more unsettling
• superlative: most unsettling
• present tense: unsettles
• future tense: will unsettle
• perfect tense: has unsettled
• continuous tense: is unsettling
• singular: unsettling
• positive degree: unsettling
• infinitive: unsettle
• gerund: unsettling
• participle: unsettled

Origin and Evolution of unsettling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsettling' originated from the verb 'unsettle' which was derived from the Old English word 'unsetlan'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of disturbing or disrupting something, 'unsettling' has evolved to also convey a sense of discomfort or unease in modern usage.