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Synonyms & Similar Words
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trouble
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disquiet
perturb
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worry
concern
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fluster
ruffle
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disillusion
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Meaning of Unsettle
The primary meaning of "unsettle" is to cause someone to feel anxious or uncertain.
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel anxious or uncertain about something
- * To make someone feel unstable or insecure
- * To disrupt or disturb a situation or state of mind
Etymology of Unsettle
The word "unsettle" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "un-" being a prefix meaning "not" or "opposite of" and "settle" meaning "to become or remain calm and stable"
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially meaning "to remove from a settled position" and later developing to include the sense of causing emotional disturbance
Example Uses
- The news of the company's bankruptcy unsettled the employees and investors
- * The thought of public speaking unsettles me
- * The uncertainty of the future unsettles many young people