unsettlingchange
nounUK /ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ tʃeɪndʒ/
US /ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ tʃeɪndʒ/
A change that makes you feel a little worried or unsure.
Moving to a new school was an unsettling change for Mia.
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2. A change that makes a place or situation feel less calm and steady.
The sudden unsettling change in the weather made everyone nervous.
3. A shift that surprises people and leaves them feeling uneasy.
The unsettling change in the team's plan confused the players.
4. A small change that quietly bothers someone over time.
The unsettling change in his friend's mood worried Leo.