The difference between Indefinite and Unsettled

When used as adjectives, indefinite means without limit, whereas unsettled means disturbed, upset.


Indefinite is also noun with the meaning: a word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

check bellow for the other definitions of Indefinite and Unsettled

  1. Indefinite as an adjective:

    Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

  2. Indefinite as an adjective:

    Vague or unclear.

  3. Indefinite as an adjective:

    Undecided or uncertain.

  4. Indefinite as an adjective (mathematics):

    Being an integral without specified limits.

  5. Indefinite as an adjective (linguistics):

    Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things

    Examples:

    "the indefinite article"

  1. Indefinite as a noun (grammar):

    A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

  1. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Disturbed, upset.

    Examples:

    "I was unsettled by the sudden outburst, and since I didn't know what to do I just stood there, confused."

  2. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.

  3. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Not populated, having no settlers or other inhabitants.

  4. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Unpaid.

    Examples:

    "We need to settle this bill; even if you think the charge is too high we can't just leave it unsettled."

  1. Unsettled as a verb: