| 单词 | unsettled |
| 释义 | unsettled —unsettledness, n. /un set"ld/, adj. 1. not settled; not fixed or stable; without established order; unorganized; disorganized: an unsettled social order; still unsettled in their new home. 2. continuously moving or changing; not situated in one place: an unsettled life. 3. wavering or uncertain, as in opinions or behavior; unstable; erratic: an unsettled state of mind. 4. not populated or settled, as a region: an unsettled wilderness. 5. undetermined, as a point at issue; undecided; doubtful: After many years the matter was still unsettled. 6. not adjusted, closed, or disposed of, as an account, estate, or law case. 7. liable to change; inconstant; variable: unsettled weather. [1585-95; UN-1 + SETTLE1 + -ED2] Syn. 3. UNSETTLED, UNSTABLE, UNSTEADY imply a lack of fixity, firmness, and dependability. That which is UNSETTLED is not fixed or determined: unsettled weather; unsettled claims. That which is UNSTABLE is wavering, changeable; easily moved, shaken, or overthrown: unstable equilibrium; an unstable decision. That which is UNSTEADY is infirm or shaky in position or movement: unsteady on one's feet; unsteady of purpose. 5. indeterminate, unsure. 7. vacillating, fickle, faltering, irresolute. Ant. 1, 3. stable. |
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