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unsettle

[ʌnˈsɛtl]

unsettle Definition

  • 1to make someone feel anxious, uneasy, or disturbed
  • 2to disturb the order or stability of something

Using unsettle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unsettle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sudden noise unsettled her.

  • Example

    The news of the accident unsettled him.

  • Example

    The political scandal has unsettled the country.

  • Example

    The new manager's changes unsettled the team.

unsettle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for unsettle

Phrases with unsettle

  • to disturb something that has been settled for a long time

    Example

    When they started renovating the old house, they unsettled the dust and found some old documents.

  • weather that is changeable and unpredictable

    Example

    The forecast predicts unsettled weather for the next few days.

  • a feeling of nausea or discomfort in the stomach

    Example

    The bumpy ride on the boat gave me an unsettled stomach.

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Summary: unsettle in Brief

To unsettle [ʌnˈsɛtl] is to cause anxiety, unease, or disturbance, or to disrupt the order or stability of something. Examples include 'The sudden noise unsettled her,' and 'The political scandal has unsettled the country.' The phrase 'unsettle the dust' refers to disturbing something that has been settled for a long time, while 'unsettled weather' describes changeable and unpredictable weather.