unsettle

verb
UK: /ʌnˈset.əl/
US: /ʌnˈset̬.əl/

  1. To make someone feel worried or nervous.

    1. The bad news did unsettle her a bit.
    2. Sudden changes in policy can unsettle investors and the market alike because they dislike uncertainty.

  2. To disturb the stability of something.

    1. The strong winds did unsettle the boat.
    2. Rumors of a potential takeover can unsettle a company's stock price significantly affecting investor confidence.

  3. To displace from a settled state or condition.

    1. The move did unsettle the family for a while.
    2. The constant travel for work tends to unsettle his home life, creating imbalance and instability.

Synonyms

disturb worry discompose agitate unhinge disquiet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unsettle" in English means: To make someone feel worried or nervous., To disturb the stability of something., To displace from a settled state or condition..

The phonetic transcription of "unsettle" is /ʌnˈset.əl/ in British English and /ʌnˈset̬.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unsettle": disturb, worry, discompose, agitate, unhinge, disquiet.

Example usage of "unsettle": "The bad news did unsettle her a bit.". More examples on the page.