un·set·tled

[uhn-set-ld]
adjective
1.
not settled; not fixed or stable; without established order; unorganized; disorganized: an unsettled social order; still unsettled in their new home.
2.
continuously moving or changing; not situated in one place: an unsettled life.
3.
wavering or uncertain, as in opinions or behavior; unstable; erratic: an unsettled state of mind.
4.
not populated or settled, as a region: an unsettled wilderness.
5.
undetermined, as a point at issue; undecided; doubtful: After many years the matter was still unsettled.
6.
not adjusted, closed, or disposed of, as an account, estate, or law case.
7.
liable to change; inconstant; variable: unsettled weather.

Origin:
1585–95; un-1 + settle1 + -ed2

un·set·tled·ness, noun


3. Unsettled, unstable, unsteady imply a lack of fixity, firmness, and dependability. That which is unsettled is not fixed or determined: unsettled weather; unsettled claims. That which is unstable is wavering, changeable; easily moved, shaken, or overthrown: unstable equilibrium; an unstable decision. That which is unsteady is infirm or shaky in position or movement: unsteady on one's feet; unsteady of purpose. 5. indeterminate, unsure. 7. vacillating, fickle, faltering, irresolute.


1, 3. stable.
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un·set·tle

[uhn-set-l] verb, un·set·tled, un·set·tling.
verb (used with object)
1.
to alter from a settled state; cause to be no longer firmly fixed or established; render unstable; disturb: Violence unsettled the government.
2.
to shake or weaken (beliefs, feelings, etc.); cause doubt or uncertainty about: doubts unsettling his religious convictions.
3.
to vex or agitate the mind or emotions of; upset; discompose: The quarrel unsettled her.
verb (used without object)
4.
to become unfixed or disordered.

Origin:
1535–45; un-2 + settle1


2. upset, disturb, unbalance, confuse, disconcert.
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unsettle (ʌnˈsɛtəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (usually tr) to change or become changed from a fixed or settled condition
2.  (tr) to confuse or agitate (emotions, the mind, etc)
 
un'settlement
 
n

unsettled (ʌnˈsɛtəld) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  lacking order or stability: an unsettled era
2.  unpredictable; uncertain: an unsettled climate
3.  constantly changing or moving from place to place: an unsettled life
4.  (of controversy, etc) not brought to an agreed conclusion
5.  (of debts, law cases, etc) not disposed of
6.  (of regions, etc) devoid of settlers
 
un'settledness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

unsettle
1598, "undo from a fixed position, from un- (2) + settle. Of the mind, feelings, etc., attested from 1644. Unsettled "not peaceful, not firmly established" is recorded from 1591. Meaning "not occupied by settlers" is attested from 1724.
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Example sentences
The origin of these tales is still in a measure unsettled, and there is urgent
  need of more scientific investigation of them.
The legislative session is scheduled to end soon with redistricting and the
  state budget still unsettled.
The role of material success in well-being is an unsettled matter.
The science about the speed of light has suddenly become unsettled.
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