Unsettle
(verb)
- Make (someone) feel worried, nervous, or uneasy.
- Disrupt or upset the balance or stability of.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from un-1 (expressing negation) + settle.
Examples:
- The sudden announcement unsettled the employees.
- The news of the recession unsettled the stock market.
- His behavior unsettled her and made her feel uncomfortable.
- The storm unsettled the ship and caused it to sway.
- The change in plans unsettled their routine and caused stress.