Strained upset

Unsettled

Also known as disconcerted, disquieted, ungrounded

Strength 2 of 4

Off balance and unable to find your footing, often after a change or surprise, with a sense that things are no longer quite where you thought they were.

In the body

  • A dip in the stomach, like missing a step
  • Ground that doesn’t feel steady underfoot
  • Trouble settling into rest

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

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Softer and stronger

  1. Bothered
  2. Uncomfortable
  3. Disturbed
  4. Troubled
  5. Unsettled
  6. Distressed
  7. Rattled
  8. Upset
  9. Distraught

Often confused with

Disturbed

Unsettled is losing your footing after a change; disturbed is lingering unease at something that seems wrong or out of place.

See also

Restless