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Synonyms & Similar Words
intimidated
frightened
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on edge
jittery
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Meaning of Unnerved
The primary meaning of the word "Unnerved" is to make someone feel nervous or frightened, often causing them to lose confidence or composure.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "Unnerved" as:
- + Past tense and past participle of unnerve, meaning to cause someone to feel nervous or frightened, often causing them to lose confidence or composure.
- + To deprive of courage, strength, or confidence.
Etymology of Unnerved
The word "Unnerved" has its roots in the verb "unnerg" or "unerve", which originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Old French word "enervier", meaning to weaken or deprive of strength, and the Latin word "enervare", meaning to remove the sinew from, or to weaken.
Example Uses
- The news of the accident left her unnerved and shaken.
- * The thought of public speaking unnerved him, causing him to avoid it at all costs.
- * The horror movie was so intense that it left the audience unnerved and disturbed.