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unnerved

[ʌnˈnɜːvd]

unnerved Definition

  • 1make (someone) lose courage or confidence
  • 2cause 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

Antonyms for unnerved

Phrases with unnerved

  • to be made anxious or uneasy by something

    Example

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

  • 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.'