adjective

unnerved

Unnerved (adjective) means Left feeling shaken, anxious, or lacking confidence. Example: “She was clearly unnerved by the sudden silence on the other end of the phone.”

adjective

Left feeling shaken, anxious, or lacking confidence.

"She was clearly unnerved by the sudden silence on the other end of the phone."

"The rookie pitcher looked unnerved by the roaring crowd."

How to use unnerved

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRattled or shaken up, having lost your nerve for a moment.

Common pairings

visibly unnerved clearly unnerved

Word forms

more unnerved comparative, most unnerved superlative

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Rhymes for unnerved

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unnerved” mean?

The word “unnerved” means left feeling shaken, anxious, or lacking confidence. In plain terms, rattled or shaken up, having lost your nerve for a moment.

How do you use “unnerved” in a sentence?

Here is “unnerved” used in a sentence: “She was clearly unnerved by the sudden silence on the other end of the phone.”

What part of speech is “unnerved”?

“Unnerved” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unnerved?

"unnerved" (adjective) means left feeling shaken, anxious, or lacking confidence.