unsettle
pronunciation
How to pronounce unsettle in British English:
UK [ˌʌnˈsetl]
How to pronounce unsettle in American English:
US [ʌnˈsɛtl]
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- Verb:
- disturb the composure of
Word Origin
- unsettle (v.)
- 1590s, "undo from a fixed position," from un- (2) "reverse, opposite of" + settle (v.). Of the mind, feelings, etc., attested from 1640s. Related: Unsettled; unsettling.
Antonym
Example
- 1. The deal activity will force canberra to make tough decisions that could unsettle relations with china , australia 's biggest bilateral trading partner .
- 2. The type of instability and economic pain that used to spark stress , in other words , is losing its ability to unsettle people .
- 3. The u. s. was concerned that the timing of security council text , proposed by morocco , could unsettle peace negotiations being led by egypt .
- 4. Any failure to pay debt coming due would effectively amount to a default , which , however brief , could shake confidence in the u.s. economy and severely unsettle global financial markets .
- 5. His comments will undoubtedly unsettle yoga enthusiasts everywhere .