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Third Person
unsettles
Present Participle
unsettling
Past Tense
unsettled
Past Participle
unsettled
1
to cause someone to feel worried or anxious, usually because of a change
- The sudden change in his friend's behavior last week unsettled him, leaving him wondering what could be wrong.
- The strange noises coming from the attic had been unsettling the residents, leading them to question the safety of their homes.
- Before finding a way to cope with it, the entire community had been unsettled by the sudden turn of events.