"Unnerve" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Unnerve" Meaning

To cause feelings of anxiety or fear by hearing bad news that you have not yet learned or seen firsthand.

Example: "The ominous news from the international news unnerved many residents on the border."

or

To strip someone of their courage or nerves, often to cow them.

Example: "Criticisms in the paper queered the lawyer's testimony."

"Unnerve" Examples

Here are 5 sentence examples using the word "unnerve":

Example 1: Give someone a setback or a disappointment

"The news of the layoff unnerved everyone in the office."

Example 2: Cause someone to feel anxious or frightened

"The movie was so scary that it unnerved the children in the theater."

Example 3: Cause someone to lose their nerve or confidence

"The thought of public speaking unnerved her and she refused to give the presentation."

Example 4: Be unpleasantly amazed or shocked

"I was unnerved by the sound of the Unexpected knock on the door."

Example 5: Unnerve sb. before a challenge

"The rival's jabs at him in the press conference unnerved him before the big game."