Unnerved

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈnɜrvd/

Definitions of unnerved

verb to cause someone to feel nervous, afraid, or upset

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise unnerved the small child.

A2 She was unnerved by the unexpected news.

B1 The constant criticism unnerved him and affected his performance at work.

B2 The eerie silence of the abandoned house unnerved the group of friends exploring it.

C1 The uncertainty of the future unnerved her, causing anxiety and stress.

C2 The unsettling events in the novel unnerved the readers, leaving them on edge.

Examples of unnerved in a Sentence

formal The unexpected noise unnerved the audience during the performance.

informal I don't know why, but that movie really unnerved me.

slang The creepy music in that game totally unnerved me!

figurative Her calm demeanor unnerved her opponents during the debate.

Grammatical Forms of unnerved

• past tense: unnerved
• plural: unnerves
• comparative: more unnerved
• superlative: most unnerved
• present tense: unnerves
• future tense: will unnerve
• perfect tense: has unnerved
• continuous tense: is unnerving
• singular: unnerved
• positive degree: unnerved
• infinitive: unnerve
• gerund: unnerving
• participle: unnerved

Origin and Evolution of unnerved

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unnerved' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'nerved' which refers to having courage or strength.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the feeling of losing courage or strength, 'unnerved' has evolved to also signify feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed.