Unsettling
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Emotional Impact
It refers to feelings of unease that may linger after an event or experience. The movie's ending had an unsettling effect on me.
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Negative Atmosphere
Often used to describe situations or environments that make you feel uncomfortable. Walking alone at night, she found the silence unsettling.
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Subtle Anxiety
The discomfort may not be overwhelming but can make you feel slightly off-balance. His evasive answers were unsettling to the interviewer.