What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unsettling
Example
The news of the earthquake was very unsettling. [unsettling: adjective]
Example
The sudden change in plans was quite unsettling for her. [unsettling: gerund or present participle]
unsetting
Example
The unsetting of the table caused the dishes to fall and break. [unsetting: noun]
Example
The unsetting of the foundation led to the collapse of the building. [unsetting: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unsettling is more commonly used than unsetting in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts and situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unsettling and unsetting?
Both unsettling and unsetting can be used in formal and informal contexts, but unsetting may be more technical or specialized and therefore more appropriate in formal or technical writing.
