unnerving
Example Sentences
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"It's unnerving," Joy Coker, a mother of three in the area, said of the warehouse's location.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
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 • Mar. 15, 2026
Concerns about a protracted conflict, potentially lasting six to eight weeks, are unnerving traders and could further raise oil prices.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
For assets that many investors treat as protection, the speed and scale of the wipeout in gold and silver on Friday was unnerving.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026
Those gold eyes were unnerving, but seeing all three boys like that fueled Piper’s anger.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
