Definition of 'unsettled'
1. adjective
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
3. adjective
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unsettled in British English
adjective
3.
constantly changing or moving from place to place
an unsettled life
4.
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unsettledness (unˈsettledness) noun
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unsettled in American English
adjective
1.
2.
3.
not decided or determined
5. US
having no settlers; unpopulated
6.
not established in a place or abode
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unsettledness (unˈsettledness)
noun
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unsettled in American English
(ʌnˈsetld)
adjective
SYNONYMS 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.ANTONYMS 1, 3. stable.1.
not settled; not fixed or stable; without established order; unorganized; disorganized
an unsettled social order
still unsettled in their new home
5.
After many years the matter was still unsettled
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British English: unsettled
ADJECTIVE /ʌnˈsɛtəld/
In an unsettled situation, there is a lot of uncertainty about what will happen.
The unsettled political scene also worries some investors.
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