Unsettled

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Very common ·Middle school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of unsettle form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Disturbed, upset.

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

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

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    not yet settled wordnet
  2. 2
    not settled or established wordnet
  3. 3
    still in doubt wordnet
  4. 4
    subject to change wordnet

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"We shouldn't leave the matter unsettled."

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