unnerved

[ʌnˈnɜːvd]

unnerved Definition

• 1. make (someone) lose courage or confidence
• 2. cause to feel anxious or uneasy

Using unnerved: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unnerved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The loud noise unnerved me.

• Example

  The unexpected news unnerved her.

• Example

  He was unnerved by the dark and eerie atmosphere.

unnerved Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unnerved

• unsettle
• disconcert
• disturb
• rattle
• shake

Antonyms for unnerved

• calm
• compose
• settle

Phrases with unnerved

• be unnerved by something

  to be made anxious or uneasy by something

  Example

  She was unnerved by the strange noises coming from the basement.

• unnerved at the prospect of something

  to be made anxious or uneasy by the thought of something

  Example

  He was unnerved at the prospect of giving a speech in front of a large audience.

• unnerved by someone's presence

  to be made anxious or uneasy by someone's presence

  Example

  She was unnerved by the stranger's presence in the deserted alleyway.

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Summary: unnerved in Brief

'Unnerved' [ʌnˈnɜːvd] is a verb that means to cause someone to lose courage or confidence, or to make them feel anxious or uneasy. It is often used to describe situations where someone is shaken or disturbed by something, as in 'The loud noise unnerved me.' 'Unnerved' can also be used in phrases like 'be unnerved by something,' 'unnerved at the prospect of something,' and 'unnerved by someone's presence.'