unsettling — causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈsetəlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 불안하거나 불편하게 만드는, 마음을 동요시키는
Korean pronunciation: 언**세**틀링
Example Sentences
- The empty playground at midnight had an unsettling vibe that made me hurry home.
- My cat's habit of staring at empty corners is quite unsettling - what does she see that I don't?
- The politician's unsettling smile during the debate made voters question his sincerity.
unsettling
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈsetəlɪŋ//
causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing
causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing
Just when I'm settling in, your meddling feels unsettling!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'settle'은 원래 '정착하다, 안정시키다'를 의미하는 단어였는데, 여기에 부정 접두사 'un-'과 진행형 접미사 '-ing'가 붙어서 '안정되지 않게 만드는'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The empty playground at midnight had an unsettling vibe that made me hurry home.”
“My cat's habit of staring at empty corners is quite unsettling - what does she see that I don't?”
“The politician's unsettling smile during the debate made voters question his sincerity.”
“It's unsettling how my GPS always knows exactly when I'm running late for work.”
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