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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
we've been having a lot of unsettled weather lately
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as in unpaid
not yet paid
I keep unsettled bills next to the checkbook
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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we can't move on as long as this important question remains unsettled
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm still unsettled about whether I should take that job
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as in disturbed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the news that the local grocery store had sold contaminated produce unsettled many shoppers
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Recent Examples of unsettled
David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2025
The advisory follows a period of unsettled weather, including multiple atmospheric rivers that brought nearly 3 inches of rain to parts of the region.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
The spike in violence has unsettled a population accustomed to relative stability and has turned public security into Chile’s top political issue.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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The thorniest negotiating issues still appeared unsettled following the White House meeting.
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The proximity of the tragedy unsettled those nearby.
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Key's Jerry is a disruption through and through, knocking everything just a little off-kilter with each volatile appearance.—
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Paul Weller is still a godlike figure, but the Jam themselves had a really distinct chemistry and sounded very volatile onstage and are among the great punk groups.—
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
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Since the jury decision in 2022, the township has been accruing interest on the unpaid settlement.—
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Legal appeals from Venezuela and other bidders remain pending, but the deal is still expected to close by the end of this year, according to energy analysts.—
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The spokesperson said that all three autopsy results remain pending.—
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Ballard said his clients in the country at the time were unsure of what to do in the immediate aftermath of Maduro's capture.—
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Maduro’s supporters gathered throughout the city, many bearing arms, but seemed unsure of what to do next.—
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Some victims reported feeling violated and disturbed by the trend, with many saying their reports to X went unanswered and images remained live on the platform.—
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Meanwhile, some homeowners as far as Plainville and Southington say they, too, are disturbed by the sound and have spent the last year and a half pushing their local governments to act.—
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Austin immigration advocates have argued that similar changes in Austin, and a lack of clarification from the police department on its policy, sends a message that contact with officers — even as a victim or witness — carries unpredictable risks for immigrant families.—
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The occurrence of abdominal pain is often unpredictable and can change over time.—
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The Directors Guild of America has named the nominees for its 2025 awards in the outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary categories.—
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The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.—
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Critical details about troop deployments and military commitments remain unresolved, with several nations hesitant to pledge forces without domestic parliamentary approval.—
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Jordan Coleman steps in as Cheyenne Barnes, a bold hairstylist whose confidence masks years of unresolved pain, while Tunde Oyeneyin plays Madison Truitt, a driven entrepreneur navigating success, expectations, and the search for real partnership.—
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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