Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unnervingly

Adverb
/ˌʌnˈnɜːrvɪŋli/
Definition
In a way that causes anxiety or unease.
Examples
  • She stared at him unnervingly, as if she could read his thoughts.
  • The silence in the room was unnervingly tense.
  • He spoke unnervingly, his voice lower than usual.
Meaning
The adverb ‘unnervingly’ describes an action or situation that makes someone feel nervous or uncomfortable, often due to its unexpected or strange nature.
Synonyms
  • Disquietingly
  • Disturbingly
  • Unsettlingly