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Meaning of unsettling
The primary meaning of the word "unsettling" is to cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy.
Etymology of unsettling
The word "unsettling" has its roots in the Old English and Middle English words "setlan" and "unsetlan", which meant to set or unsettle, and the prefix "un-" which is used to indicate the opposite or reversal of something
The word "unsettling" has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning to remove someone from a settled position or to disturb someone's peace of mind
Synonyms
disturbing
unnerving
disquieting
unsettling
unnerve
perturbing
alarming
frightening
intimidating
threatening
discomforting
discomfiting
distressing
troublous
worrisome
vexing
irritating
annoying
bothersome
displeasing
offensive
repulsive
repugnant
disgusting
distasteful
off-putting
unpalatable
disagreeable
unpleasant
uninviting
forbidding
ominous
foreboding
Ominous
omenous
inauspicious
unfavorable
inopportune
untimely
unwelcome
unsuitable
inappropriate
incongruous
jarring
discordant
harsh
grating
irritating
maddening
infuriating
exasperating
Definitions
- Causing someone to feel anxious or uneasy, typically because something is unexpected or unfamiliar
- * Causing someone to question or doubt something, especially a previously held belief or assumption
Usage Examples
- The news of the company's bankruptcy was unsettling for the employees who had invested their retirement savings in the company
- * The film's graphic violence was unsettling and left many viewers feeling disturbed
- * The stranger's intense stare was unsettling and made her feel uncomfortable
Antonyms
calming
soothing
reassuring
comforting
pleasing
delightful
enjoyable
pleasant
welcoming
inviting
favorable
opportune
timely
welcome
suitable
appropriate
congruous
harmonious
gentle
mollifying
pacifying
tranquilizing
sedative
soporific
somnolent
drowsy
sleepy