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Unsettling

Definition

(formal) Causing a feeling of anxiety, unease, or fear; disturbing or unnerving, often in a way that is difficult to ignore or forget.

Example Sentences

1The unsettling silence in the abandoned house made it difficult for her to sleep that night.
2Was the news of the economic downturn unsettling for investors, or did they expect it?
3The documentary's portrayal of the environmental crisis was unsettling, but it sparked a necessary conversation.
4Try not to be unsettling when you deliver the bad news to your team; be honest but empathetic.
5There is something unsettling about the way some social media platforms collect and use our personal data.

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