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The class felt unsettled after the sudden change.
What does Unsettled mean?
Unsettled means not calm or not decided.
Dictionary definition
Unsettled means not calm, not certain, or not firmly decided.
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Unsettled in a sentence
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The question remained unsettled until the group checked the evidence.
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A story can feel unsettled when the main problem is still unresolved and characters are unsure what to do.
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What does unsettled mean?
Unsettled can describe feelings, questions, problems, or situations that are not calm or resolved.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unsettled?
Uneasy is close when unsettled describes feelings.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unsettled?
Settled is the direct contrast because unsettled means not settled.
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Unsettled
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un · set · uld · strongest beat: set
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WordUnsettled.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnsettled means not calm or not decided.
ExampleExample: The class felt unsettled after the sudden change.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · set · uld
- Strongest beat
- set
- Ending
- uld
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on set.
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Synonyms
Words like Unsettled
uneasyUse when someone feels not fully calm.
unresolvedUse when a question or problem is not settled.
Antonyms
Opposite words
settledUse when something is calm, decided, or resolved.
calmUse when feelings are steady and peaceful.
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Word family
Unsettled word family
Base word
settle
adjective
settled
Calm, decided, or resolved.
adjective
unsettled
Not calm, decided, or resolved.
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Hint for students
Unsettled can mean not calm in feelings or not decided in a question, problem, or situation.
Common mix-up
Do not assume unsettled always means nervous. It can also mean unresolved or not firmly decided.
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Write one sentence that shows unsettled without using the word unsettled. Then underline the clue words that show uneasy feelings or an unresolved question. Example: No one knew which answer was correct, so the debate continued. Clue words: no one knew, which answer, debate continued Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not calm, decided, or resolved?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The question remained unsettled until the group checked the evidence." Why does unsettled fit better than resolved?
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