Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unnerving
adjective
/ʌnˈnɜrvɪŋ/
Definition
Causing anxiety or discomfort; making someone feel uneasy or unsettled.
Examples
- The unnerving silence in the abandoned house made her shiver.
- He found the movie’s suspenseful scenes quite unnerving.
- It was unnerving to receive a phone call in the middle of the night.
Meaning
The term ‘unnerving’ refers to something that disturbs one’s peace of mind or creates a feeling of dread or discomfort.
Synonyms
- unsettling
- disconcerting
- alarming
- disturbing
- frightening
