Unsettle (Verb)
Meaning
Disturb the composure of.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- Her sharp criticism was enough to unsettle even the most confident performer on stage.
- The unsettling atmosphere of the abandoned house made it difficult for them to venture inside.
- Loud noises easily unsettle the baby, so everyone has to be quiet.
- The news of the company's closure was likely to unsettle many investors who had large shares.
- Her unpredictable mood swings often unsettle her colleagues and made them wary of approaching her.