Definitions
Wiktionary
- adj. That makes one troubled or uneasy; disquieting or distressing.
- v. present participle of unsettle.
Examples
“Really good shrink-lit will indicate in unsettling ways the very fine dividing line between mental health and illness, will provoke genuine compassion for the struggles of the wounded to heal themselves and might just provide some compelling evidence for all those who would rather deny the power and impact of the darker regions of the mind.”
“What makes it unsettling is the knowledge that innocent men's lives have been destroyed there.”
“I agree that unsettling is the perfect adjective to qualify Joyce Carol Oates. .she manages to both really disturb me and make me come back for more.”
“Even more unsettling is the guidance Joe is receiving from beyond the grave.”
“Juju found the bouncing from rough terrain unsettling, and began whining constantly until Myra put her in the floorboard up front.”
“What makes this most unsettling is that he does this while at the same time championing critical thinking, science, and reason.”
“The only thing unsettling is why this scum, this traitorous human disease is not on trial for war crimes and imprisoned.”
“What's unsettling is the nastier agenda that lies far less than six feet under the surface.”
“His hypothesis is particularly unsettling from the perspective of 2002:”
“Even more unsettling is the new custom of referring to human beings as chairs.”
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arkady1200's Words
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