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- [uhn-nurv]
- /ʌnˈnɜrv/
- /ʌnˈnɜːv/
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- [uhn-nurv]
- /ʌnˈnɜrv/
Definitions of unnerving word
- verb with object unnerving to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset: Fear unnerved him. 1
- adjective unnerving troubling 1
- adjective unnerving creepy 1
- adjective unnerving If you describe something as unnerving, you mean that it makes you feel worried or uncomfortable. 0
- adjective unnerving making one feel worried or uncomfortable 0
- verb unnerving present participle of unnerve. 0
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Origin of unnerving
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; un-2 + nerve
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Parts of speech for Unnerving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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unnerving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unnerving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unnerving
adj unnerving
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- disquieting — Archaic. uneasy; disquieted.
- grabber — a person or thing that grabs.
- grody — repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
- terrible — distressing; severe: a terrible winter.
adjective unnerving
- chilling — If you describe something as chilling, you mean it is frightening.
- creepy — If you say that something or someone is creepy, you mean they make you feel very nervous or frightened.
- daunting — Something that is daunting makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
- discomforting — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
- disconcerting — disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
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