- present participle of unnerve.
unnerving
Example Sentences
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But not accounting for Galliano’s 15 years of sobriety, his frank apologies, and his continued remorse is somewhat unnerving.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Although the photographs share the unnerving intensity characteristic of his films, Lynch understood the two disciplines as distinct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
"As a performer he was unparalleled – witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny. We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures to have been part of Long John Silver's crew," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Sandra Ding, who is from China and enrolled at UC Berkeley, said the new rule is unnerving international students on campus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
More unnerving, however, were tales of scythes who gleaned the passenger from the seat they took.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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