unsettle

unsettle
unsettle (v.) 1590s, "undo from a fixed position, from UN- (Cf. un-) (2) + SETTLE (Cf. settle) (v.). Of the mind, feelings, etc., attested from 1640s. Unsettled "not peaceful, not firmly established" is recorded from 1590s. Meaning "not occupied by settlers" is attested from 1724. Related: Unsettled; unsettling.

Etymology dictionary. 2014.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?
Synonyms:

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Unsettle — Un*set tle, v. i. To become unsettled or unfixed; to be disordered. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Unsettle — Un*set tle, v. t. [1st pref. un + settle.] To move or loosen from a settled position or state; to unfix; to displace; to disorder; to confuse. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • unsettle — index agitate (perturb), confuse (bewilder), confuse (create disorder), discompose, dislocate …   Law dictionary

  • unsettle — *disorder, derange, disarrange, disorganize, disturb Analogous words: discommode, incommode, trouble (see INCONVENIENCE): upset, agitate, perturb, *discompose, disquiet Antonyms: settle …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • unsettle — [v] bother, upset agitate, confuse, dement, derange, disarrange, disarray, discommode, discompose, disconcert, disorder, disorganize, displace, disquiet, disrupt, disturb, down, flurry, fluster, fuddle, get to*, jumble, needle, perturb, psych… …   New thesaurus

  • unsettle — ► VERB ▪ cause to be anxious or uneasy; disturb. DERIVATIVES unsettling adjective …   English terms dictionary

  • unsettle — [unset′ l] vt. unsettled, unsettling to make unsettled, insecure, or unstable; disturb, displace, disarrange, or disorder vi. to become unsettled unsettlement n …   English World dictionary

  • unsettle — UK [ʌnˈset(ə)l] / US verb [transitive] Word forms unsettle : present tense I/you/we/they unsettle he/she/it unsettles present participle unsettling past tense unsettled past participle unsettled to make someone feel nervous, confused, or upset… …   English dictionary

  • unsettle — verb a) To make upset or uncomfortable Dont unsettle the horses or theyll bolt. b) To bring into disorder or disarray Ant: settle …   Wiktionary

  • unsettle — Date: 1598 transitive verb 1. to loosen or move from a settled state or condition ; make unstable ; disorder 2. to perturb or agitate mentally or emotionally ; discompose intransitive verb to become unsettled …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”