Definition of the word unsettled

Pronunciation of vocabulary unsettled

unsettledadjective
bất ổn
/ʌnˈsetld//ʌnˈsetld/

Origin of the word unsettled

The word "unsettled" originates from the Old English word "un-setlan," a combination of "un-" (not) and "setlan" (to settle). "Setlan" itself has roots in the Proto-Germanic word "satlan," meaning "to sit" or "to settle down." Therefore, "unsettled" literally means "not settled," conveying a state of being disturbed, restless, or lacking stability. Its use has evolved over time to encompass both physical and emotional states of uncertainty.

Vocabulary summary unsettled

type adjective

meaning changeable (weather); confused, unstable (mind); disordered (water); unsettled, without a fixed abode (person)

meaning unpaid (check)

meaning not (yet) solved (problem)

Example of vocabulary unsettlednamespace

that may change; making people uncertain about what might happen

điều đó có thể thay đổi; làm cho mọi người không chắc chắn về những gì có thể xảy ra

These were difficult and unsettled times.
Đây là thời điểm khó khăn và bất ổn.
The weather has been very unsettled (= it has changed a lot).
Thời tiết rất bất ổn (= nó đã thay đổi rất nhiều).

not calm or relaxed

không bình tĩnh hoặc thư giãn