Meaning of the word unsettle in English

What does unsettle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unsettle

US /ʌnˈset̬.əl/
UK /ʌnˈset.əl/

Verb

1.

to make someone feel anxious, worried, or uneasy

Example:
The news of the sudden change began to unsettle her.
His strange behavior unsettled everyone in the room.
2.

to change or disrupt something that was previously stable or established

Example:
The economic crisis threatened to unsettle the entire region.
The new policy could unsettle the existing power balance.