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unsettling

/ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ/

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verb

Perturber, troubler

To make upset or uncomfortable

Examples :

"The unexpected phone call late at night unsettled me. "

Le coup de téléphone inattendu tard dans la nuit m'a troublé.

mind sensation emotion

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verb

Perturber, déranger

To bring into disorder or disarray

Examples :

"The sudden loud noise from the construction site unsettled my focus during the exam. "

Le bruit soudain et fort du chantier a perturbé ma concentration pendant l'examen.

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noun

Déstabilisation, affaiblissement

The weakening of some previously established system or norm.

Examples :

"The recent budget cuts and layoffs caused a significant unsettling within the department, as employees questioned the stability of their jobs and the company's future. "

Les récentes coupes budgétaires et les licenciements ont causé une déstabilisation importante au sein du département, les employés remettant en question la stabilité de leurs emplois et l'avenir de l'entreprise.

system society culture politics

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adjective

Troublant, inquiétant

That makes one troubled or uneasy; disquieting or distressing.

Examples :

"The abandoned house had an unsettling silence. "

La maison abandonnée avait un silence inquiétant.