unsettlingly
|un/set/tling/ly|
C1
/ʌnˈsɛt.lɪŋ.li/
(unsettling)
causing unease
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsettlingly' originates from the word 'unsettle,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'settle,' which comes from Old English 'setlan,' meaning 'to place or arrange.'
Historical Evolution
'unsettle' changed from the Old English word 'setlan' and eventually became the modern English word 'unsettle' by adding the prefix 'un-' to indicate negation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unsettle' meant 'to disturb the arrangement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause unease or discomfort.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes unease or discomfort.
The movie was unsettlingly realistic.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 16:52