unsettled

About 1.77 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Disturbed, upset.

   I was unsettled by the sudden outburst, and since I didn't know what to do I just stood there, confused.

2. adjective Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.
3. adjective Not populated, having no settlers or other inhabitants.
4. adjective Unpaid.

   We need to settle this bill; even if you think the charge is too high we can't just leave it unsettled.

5. verb simple past and past participle of unsettle

Similar words

erratic unstable uncertain doubtful undecided disturbed undetermined unlocated aimless homeless

Often followed by

state and by in conditions the condition questions question

Word family

unsettledness unsettlednesses