unnerving
2 synonyms for unnerving, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Causing someone to feel anxious or lose confidence.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use unnerving
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unnerving silence
find it unnerving
Frequently asked questions
What does “unnerving” mean?
The word “unnerving” means causing someone to feel anxious or lose confidence. In plain terms, something that makes you feel uneasy or rattled just by being near it.
How do you pronounce “unnerving”?
“Unnerving” is pronounced uhn-NUR-vihng (/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “unnerving” in a sentence?
Here is “unnerving” used in a sentence: “There was something unnerving about the way he stared without blinking.”
What part of speech is “unnerving”?
“Unnerving” is an adjective.
