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unnerved

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈnɜrvd]

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Learn how to use unnerved in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce unnerved

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈnɜrvd]

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