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Definition of unsettlement

unsettlement

/ʌnˈsɛtl̩mənt/
un · set · tle · ment
Plural:unsettlements
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Adjective:unsettled
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unsettlement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or condition of being unsettled, unstable, disturbed, or lacking permanence and order.

Example

"The prolonged economic unsettlement caused many families to delay major financial decisions."

2

The act or process of unsettling, disrupting, or displacing something from an established state or position.

Example

"The sudden policy shift resulted in the unsettlement of long-standing trade agreements."

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• Rhymes for unsettlement

• Nearby Words

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unsettlingly
unsexy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsettlement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsettlement
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