unsettle
|un-set-tle|
B2
/ʌnˈsɛtəl/
not stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsettle' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'settle' meaning 'to place or fix firmly'.
Historical Evolution
'unsettle' changed from the Middle English word 'unsettlen' and eventually became the modern English word 'unsettle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to disturb or displace', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause anxiety or unease'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy.
The news of the storm unsettled the residents.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39