Meaning & use

unnerving

adjective·Advanced

Causing someone to feel nervous, anxious, or lose confidence.

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The empty house had an unnerving silence that made her uneasy.

It was unnerving to hear footsteps behind us on the dark trail.

A note on using this word

Unnerving describes something that shakes a person's composure or courage, often used for eerie or tense situations.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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