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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
Erin Neil, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
And the league’s local broadcast situation remains unsettled.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The political instability has already unsettled financial markets.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The future of the Democratic Party remains unsettled, but Sanders and his fellow-speakers haven’t given up hope for the progressive movement—and neither have the people who attended these hugely populated, wildly enthusiastic rallies across America.
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You may be unsettled by how similar Statik can sound, at times, to any number of previous slow-burn atmospheric thinkers in electronic music—from the ’90s ambient-techno greats through to earlier Actress tunes to today.
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Relievers have always been volatile, prone to inconsistency and bouts of wildness.—
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Mitch McConnell Breaks with Trump by Blasting Global Tariff Plan: 'Trade Wars Hurt Working People Most' While stocks are volatile, experts advise relying on stable cash investments, which will be able to mitigate the years after retirement when people may need to dip into savings.—
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Meanwhile, as the FTC has just warned once again, any unpaid toll bill text is almost certainly a scam.—
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The group positioned 2024 as a year of transition following the acquisition from Galeries Lafayette, though it has been plagued with rumors of unpaid invoices and emptier shelves at the historical location.—
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Olema's intellectual property portfolio is vital to its business strategy, with patents and pending applications for palazestrant and OP-3136.—
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The company holds numerous patents and trademarks primarily in Japan, with pending applications in other jurisdictions, to protect its intellectual property rights.—
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Anyone who was at either of the Grapevine locations March 28-30 and is unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status is at risk of contracting measles, Tarrant officials said.—
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Republicans were the most divided, with 31% in support, 27% in opposition and 42% unsure.—
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
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Fittingly, given the unpredictable nature of the campaign, who knows what the result or circumstances will be at Tottenham Hotspur on the day Hurzeler’s first season draws to a close?—
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Zoom out: Trump's trade policy is unpredictable, with tariffs being set and changed constantly.—
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Listen to this article Mayor Adams on Monday urged the judge presiding over his public corruption case to hurry up and decide on outstanding dismissal motions before upcoming deadlines in the mayoral race.—
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He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a special program (drama or comedy).—
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Simple assault charges from 2023 appeared unresolved.—
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This lack of support can strain the couple’s bond, as unresolved conflicts and feelings of resentment build up.—
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“Unsettled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettled. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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