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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.