unnerve

[uhn-nurv] / ʌnˈnɜrv /

VERB

upset, intimidate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate bewilder chill confound daunt demoralize disconcert discourage dishearten dismay dispirit distract fluster frighten perturb rattle sap shake undermine unsettle weaken

STRONG

buffalo disarm discombobulate enervate enfeeble floor needle ride spook throw unhinge

WEAK

bowl over get to give a turn psych out throw off uncalm

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm clarify clear up comfort encourage explain hearten help incite inspirit placate settle soothe strengthen

WEAK

nerve steel

Example Sentences

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TOKYO—Japan’s central bank held rates steady on Friday, avoiding a surprise that would have jolted markets already unnerved by fiscal anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the show begins, the holograms of the actors sit before you in almost unnervingly close proximity.

From The Wall Street Journal

If Musk moves ahead with the idea, much of that $35 billion could come from his Tesla stake, which would unnerve investors for a while.

From Barron's

If Musk moves ahead with the idea much of that $35 billion could come from his Tesla stake, which would unnerve investors for a while.

From Barron's

As they gather for the first meeting of 2026, BOJ officials face growing uncertainty over the government’s fiscal policy that has unnerved markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

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