Unnerved: meaning, definitions and examples
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unnerved
[ สnหnษrvd ]
feeling anxious
Unnerved describes a state of being anxious or unsettled, often due to unexpected situations or events. It implies a loss of assurance and confidence, leaving one feeling uneasy or disturbed.
Synonyms
agitated, anxious, disconcerted, uneasy
Examples of usage
- She felt unnerved by the sudden loud noise.
- The unexpected announcement left him feeling unnerved.
- He was unnerved by the ominous look on her face.
Translations
Translations of the word "unnerved" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inquieto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช nervรถs
๐ฎ๐ฉ gelisah
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะฒะพะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niespokojny
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅฎใช
๐ซ๐ท inquiet
๐ช๐ธ inquieto
๐น๐ท rahatsฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุทุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ neklidnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nepokojnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nemiren
๐ฎ๐ธ รณviss
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃะดะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ narahat
๐ฒ๐ฝ inquieto
Etymology
The word 'unnerved' originates from the verb 'nerve', which comes from the Old French word 'nerf' meaning 'nerve' or 'tendon'. The prefix 'un-' is a common English prefix that conveys negation or the opposite of a state. Thus, when combined, 'unnerved' effectively communicates the absence of nerve or courage, which translates into a feeling of anxiety or unease. This term started to be widely used in English literature around the 17th century to depict emotional states.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,205, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25202 irreversibly
- 25203 coed
- 25204 undignified
- 25205 unnerved
- 25206 chafed
- 25207 yearnings
- 25208 jay
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