unnerved
Say it: un-NURVD /ʌnˈnɝvd/ · adjective
What “unnerved” means
Shaken and nervous after something knocks your confidence.
More precisely: Shaken and made nervous, so you lose your confidence or composure.
Example: “The long silence after my pitch completely unnerved me.”
When to use it
When an unsettling event makes someone lose confidence or composure. Common in everyday accounts of awkward or frightening moments.
Similar words
rattled, shaken, disconcerted
Quick check
A stranger follows you through several streets, and your usual confidence disappears as your hands start shaking. You feel…
unnerved or startled?
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unnerved
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