unsettling

[US]/ʌnˈsetlɪŋ/
[UK]/ʌnˈsetlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. perturbant; (nouvelles) causant de la confusion.
Word Forms
Participe présentunsettling

Phrases & Collocations

unsettling feeling

sentiment inquiétant

unsettling atmosphere

atmosphère inquiétante

Example Sentences

The unsettling news left everyone in shock.

Les nouvelles inquiétantes ont laissé tout le monde sous le choc.

The unsettling noise coming from the basement made me uneasy.

Le bruit inquiétant provenant du sous-sol m'a mis mal à l'aise.

His unsettling behavior raised red flags among his colleagues.

Son comportement inquiétant a fait lever des sourcils parmi ses collègues.

The unsettling feeling of being watched lingered throughout the day.

Le sentiment inquiétant d'être observé a persisté toute la journée.

The unsettling sight of the abandoned house gave me chills.

Le spectacle inquiétant de la maison abandonnée m'a donné des frissons.

The unsettling dream left her feeling anxious and disturbed.

Le rêve inquiétant l'a laissée anxieuse et troublée.

An unsettling feeling of uncertainty hung in the air.

Un sentiment inquiétant d'incertitude planait dans l'air.

The unsettling truth was finally revealed, causing chaos.

La vérité inquiétante a finalement été révélée, causant le chaos.

The unsettling presence of the stranger made everyone uncomfortable.

La présence inquiétante de l'étranger a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.

The unsettling atmosphere in the room made it hard to concentrate.

L'atmosphère inquiétante dans la pièce rendait difficile la concentration.

Real-world Examples

Its burgeoning intelligence is a little unsettling.

Son intelligence naissante est un peu inquiétante.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

I'm sure it sounds just as unsettling in German.

Je suis sûr que cela semble aussi inquiétant en allemand.

Source: VOA One Minute English

What unsettled him the most was the public opinion.

Ce qui l'a le plus inquiété, c'était l'opinion publique.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Some interviewers might unsettle you by criticising your CV.

Certains intervieweurs pourraient vous inquiéter en critiquant votre CV.

Source: BBC Listening Collection December 2013

When we hear of an attack on the subway it's incredibly unsettling.

Quand nous entendons parler d'une attaque dans le métro, c'est incroyablement inquiétant.

Source: NPR News December 2017 Compilation

Dr. He's response unsettled him, he said.

La réponse du Dr He l'a inquiété, a-t-il déclaré.

Source: New York Times

Worries over trade continued to unsettle global markets.

Les inquiétudes concernant le commerce ont continué à inquiéter les marchés mondiaux.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Spring is being pushed earlier and earlier in the year, unsettling the established life cycle of insects.

Le printemps arrive de plus en plus tôt dans l'année, perturbant le cycle de vie établi des insectes.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

During my army service unsettled me.

Pendant mon service militaire, j'étais perturbé.

Source: Prosecution witness

The written judgment, published in June, is a profoundly unsettling document.

Le jugement écrit, publié en juin, est un document profondément inquiétant.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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