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What is another word for Unnerving? – 191 Unnerving Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disturbing unsettling disconcerting unnerving alarming frightening intimidating daunting discouraging disheartening demoralizing perturbing troublesome worrisome distressing discomforting anxious fearful apprehensive uneasy nervous tense on edge jittery fidgety queasy sickening repulsive offensive disagreeable unpleasant unpalatable distasteful disgusting nauseating revolting objectionable unacceptable intolerable insufferable unbearable unendurable

    Meaning of Unnerving

    The primary meaning of the word "unnerving" is to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or frightened, often to the point of being unable to think or act clearly.

    Definitions

    • Causing someone to feel nervous or frightened, often to the point of being unable to think or act clearly
    • Making someone feel anxious or uneasy, often in a way that is difficult to ignore or overcome

    Etymology of Unnerving

    The word "unnerving" has its roots in the verb "unnerve," which is derived from the Old French word "enervier," meaning "to weaken or deprive of strength"
    Historically, the word "unnerving" has been used to describe something that is capable of weakening or undermining someone's confidence, courage, or resolve

    Example Uses

    • The thought of public speaking was unnerving, and she had to prepare extensively to calm her nerves
    • The eerie atmosphere of the old mansion was unnerving, and we couldn't wait to leave
    • The news of the company's financial troubles was unnerving, and many employees were worried about their job security

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calming soothing reassuring comforting encouraging uplifting heartening inspiring motivating reassuring settling stabilizing steadying calming tranquilizing pacifying mollifying alleviating mitigating relieving assuaging soothing gentle kind considerate thoughtful sensitive compassionate empathetic supportive helpful cooperative collaborative

    Related Nouns

    anxiety fear nervousness apprehension unease tension stress discomfort distress alarm intimidation discouragement demoralization perturbation trouble worry concern discomfort nausea repulsion offense disgust nausea revulsion objection intolerance suffering endurance resilience courage confidence strength resolve

    Related Verbs

    disturb unsettle disconcert alarm frighten intimidate daunt discourage demoralize perturb trouble worry concern sicken repel offend disgust nauseate revolt object tolerate suffer endure resist overcome conquer reassure comfort calm soothe tranquilize pacify mollify alleviate mitigate relieve assuage

    Related Adjectives

    anxious fearful apprehensive uneasy nervous tense jittery fidgety queasy sickening repulsive offensive disagreeable unpleasant unpalatable distasteful disgusting nauseating revolting objectionable unacceptable intolerable insufferable unbearable unendurable calming soothing reassuring comforting encouraging uplifting heartening inspiring motivating reassuring settling stabilizing steadying calming tranquilizing pacifying mollifying alleviating mitigating relieving assuaging