What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pending
Example
The approval of the project is still pending. [pending: adjective]
Example
The case is pending further investigation. [pending: preposition]
unsettled
Example
The future of the company is still unsettled. [unsettled: adjective]
Example
She felt unsettled about the upcoming exam. [unsettled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pending is more commonly used than unsettled in legal or business contexts, while unsettled is more commonly used in everyday language to describe emotions or situations that are unresolved or causing discomfort.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pending and unsettled?
Pending is more formal than unsettled, as it is often used in legal or business contexts. Unsettled is more informal and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe emotions or situations that are unresolved or causing discomfort.
