unsettlingshift
nounUK /ʌnˈsɛtlɪŋ ʃɪft/
US /ʌnˈsɛtlɪŋ ʃɪft/
A change that makes you feel worried or not calm.
The sudden unsettling shift in the weather made everyone nervous.
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2. A small movement that makes something feel shaky or unsafe.
The unsettling shift of the old bridge scared the hikers.
3. A change in plans that leaves people unsure what to do.
The unsettling shift in the schedule confused the whole team.
4. A quiet change in mood that makes a place feel strange.
There was an unsettling shift in the room after the news.