unnerved
Pronunciation: [ʌnˈnɜrvd]
Word
Context: "emotional state"
(verb) to feel scared or worried because something unexpected happened. When someone is unnerved, they might feel anxious or unsure about what to do next.
Example
She was unnerved at first when she heard a strange sound in the dark.
Example
He was not unnerved by the surprise quiz; he felt prepared.
Example
What made you feel unnerved during the presentation?
Context: "emotional state"
(adjective) when someone is feeling anxious or disturbed. It describes how people can feel when something unexpected or frightening happens.
Example
After the scary movie, he felt unnerved but happy he watched it.
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She was not unnerved at all; she found the movie funny.
Example
Have you ever felt unnerved watching a horror film?
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