unsettling
adjective
un·set·tling
ˌən-ˈset-liŋ,
-ˈse-tᵊl-iŋ
: having the effect of upsetting, disturbing, or discomposing
unsettling images of the war
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Examples of unsettling in a Sentence
unsettling new developments in the effort to bring peace and stability to that region
had the unsettling task of picking out a coffin and making the other funeral arrangements for his father
Recent Examples on the Web
The Deep Chace Crawford stars as The Deep, an Aquaman parody character, with an unsettling relationship with other aquatic life.
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Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
The desaturated aesthetic subliminally deepens the unsettling persona of the con artist portrayed by Andrew Scott.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
More nervously unsettling than laugh-out-loud funny, Iannucci’s style works well for his incredible cast, including Steve Buscemi, Paddy Considine, Jason Isaacs, Rupert Friend, Michael Palin, and Andrea Riseborough.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 June 2024
The unsettling implication sent fans scrambling for more information — as did the revelation that Voigt’s post might have contained a secret message.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 16 May 2024
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Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
The desaturated aesthetic subliminally deepens the unsettling persona of the con artist portrayed by Andrew Scott.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
More nervously unsettling than laugh-out-loud funny, Iannucci’s style works well for his incredible cast, including Steve Buscemi, Paddy Considine, Jason Isaacs, Rupert Friend, Michael Palin, and Andrea Riseborough.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 June 2024
The unsettling implication sent fans scrambling for more information — as did the revelation that Voigt’s post might have contained a secret message.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 16 May 2024
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“Unsettling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsettling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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