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unsettled

adjective

Simple meaning

Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.

Pronunciation

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uhnsehtuhld

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ənˈsɛtəld

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.

  2. Not populated, having no settlers or other inhabitants.

  3. Disturbed, upset.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.

Used this way, unsettled is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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unsettled stateunsettled conditionsremained unsettledunsettled questionunsettled countryunsettled lifeunsettled weatherunsettled land

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Synonyms

Sense: not in a steady condition or uncertain

uninhabited

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