unnerving
Example Sentences
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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
"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 • Mar. 10, 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
At dinner that night, while chatting with faculty members, the day’s unnerving events sparked a new idea in McNamara’s mind.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
