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    Unnerved

    /ʌnˈnɜrvd/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To make (someone) lose courage or confidence; to unsettle.
    The unexpected loud noise unnerved her during the presentation.
    To deprive of nerve or courage; to disconcert.
    He felt unnerved by the way the audience was staring at him.
    To disturb the composure of; to agitate.
    The strange events of the night unnerved him, leaving him unable to sleep.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'nerve' which refers to courage or confidence.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    off one's game:
    To be not performing well due to nervousness or anxiety.
    on edge:
    Feeling anxious or nervous.
    in a tizzy:
    In a state of nervous excitement or confusion.

    Related Words

    nerve
    A person’s courage or confidence.
    nervous
    Tending to be anxious or apprehensive.
    disconcert
    To disturb the self-possession of; to confuse.

    Slang Meanings

    Freaked out
    She was totally freaked out after watching that horror movie.
    Spooked
    He got spooked when he heard the strange noise in the dark.