English–German
“unsettle” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʊnˌzɪçɐn/
Example
Die Kritik verunsichert ihn.
The criticism unsettles him.
How to say “unsettle” in German
“Unsettle” in German is verunsichern.
A person loses a clear sense of how to judge or act after confidence is shaken.
Example sentences with verunsichern
Die plötzlichen Gerüchte verunsichern die Belegschaft.
The sudden rumors unsettle the staff.
Tips for using verunsichern
- Verunsichern is broader than bewilder: it often describes shaken confidence or self-doubt rather than simple failure to understand.