unnerving
Example Sentences
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The same could just as unnervingly be said about “The Crucible,” Miller’s parable about the McCarthy witch hunts.
From Los Angeles Times
The fingers on her right hand were hard and waxy, unnervingly like those of the Red Deer corpse.
From Literature
The discrepancy makes for a uniquely unnerving experience, especially in a theater with a decent sound system, where every unexpected thud can feel like it’s creeping in closer and closer.
From Salon
Not surprisingly, it’s extremely unnerving for inexperienced skiers or for people who have a healthy fear of heights.
From Los Angeles Times
"It is frustrating and when somebody is right up your backside, either flashing or becoming angry because you're doing 20 mph - it's unnerving."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
