unsettling

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Verb unsettle has 1 sense

faze, unnerve, enervate, unsettle - disturb the composure of
--₁ is one way to upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit
Sample sentence:
The bad news will unsettle him

Definitions from the Web

Unsettling

Description

Unsettling is an adjective that describes something causing a sense of unease, discomfort, or disturbance.

Examples

Sense: Causing Discomfort

The horror movie had an unsettling atmosphere that left the audience feeling uneasy.
The dark and abandoned house had an unsettling presence, making people avoid it.
Her continuous lies created an unsettling feeling among her friends.

Sense: Disturbing

The news of the recent crime was unsettling for the entire community.
His behavior at the party was unsettling, causing an uncomfortable atmosphere.
The unsettling facts revealed during the trial left everyone in shock.

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