Pronunciation: /ʌnˈnɜrv/
verb to make someone feel anxious or frightened, typically causing them to lose confidence or courage
A1 The loud noise from the fireworks unnerved the dog.
A2 Being alone in a dark room can unnerve some people.
B1 The unexpected news unnerve her, causing her to feel anxious.
B2 The eerie silence of the abandoned house unnerve the group of explorers.
C1 The uncertainty of the future unnerve him, leading to sleepless nights.
C2 The sinister smile on his face unnerve even the most seasoned detectives.
formal The unexpected news seemed to unnerve the investors during the board meeting.
informal The creepy noise coming from the attic always manages to unnerve me.
slang The horror movie was so intense, it totally unnerved me.
figurative The thought of failing the exam unnerves me to the core.
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