unnerved

Examples

• All

• Steven is so unnerved by the Cable Guy's behavior that he misses a simple layup.

  Fiction book (1996)

• We read how the mighty British lion was so unnerved by this display of Bengali unity that it had to rescind its decision.

  Blog text (31)

• This is why I am really unnerved by the moment that we're living in now.

  Tom Bilyeu

• "I was just unnerved enough to ask: "How?"

  Fiction book (2001)

• One of the things that has me the most unnerved is the attack on the dollar.

• And, you know, you see it as routine, but for me the consistency helps keep me from becoming unnerved.

  Whatever Works (2009)

• I was a bit unnerved by the way he stared at me.

  Blog text (10)

• Isn't it true that Mrs. Carlsen was so unnerved at finding out about you that she fainted?

  They Drive by Night (1940)

• He had become goosey, fidgety, and unnerved, and his reaction wasn't going away.

  Fiction book (2000)

• She felt unnerved by the sudden loud noise outside her window.

Synonyms

F

frightened

vsunnerved

3 1.0

Being afraid because something seems dangerous

causes a loss of courage or confidence rather than only fear

D

discombobulated

vsunnerved

• Informal

2 9.9

Confused and unable to think clearly after something unexpected

describes losing bravery or confidence rather than primarily feeling confused

P

perturbed

vsunnerved

1 6.4

Worried or upset because of something unexpected

focuses specifically on losing courage and confidence rather than general agitation

U

unstrung

vsunnerved

1 7.6

Very nervous and unable to think clearly after a shock or stress

means losing courage or confidence but can be less extreme emotionally

D

disconcerted

vsunnerved

1 6.9

Feeling confused and uneasy because something surprised you

centres on becoming less brave or confident rather than merely unsettled

F

fazed

vsunnerved

1 6.5

Not showing surprise or worry when something unexpected happens

indicates loss of courage or confidence rather than simple disturbance

I

intimidated

vsunnerved

3.7

Feeling afraid and not confident because someone seems scary

describes loss of courage generally, not only from someone else's threat

C

consternated

vsunnerved

• Archaic

8.4

Feeling very surprised and worried by something unexpected

implies a deeper loss of courage, not just a quick shocked response

Antonyms

C

confident

715 2.5

Feeling sure about yourself or what will happen

C

courageous

157 3.3

Not afraid to face danger or problems

How Nervous

terrified

263 2.1

shaken

2.7

unnerved

4 5.8

nervous

∞ 1.3

uneasy

98 3.2

calm

735 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology