unnerved

Meanings

• Verb

  Feel or cause to feel anxiety, agitation, or distress.

  - "The sudden noise unnerved the horses."
  - "She was unnerved by the prospect of giving a public speech."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unnerved
herved , served , merrived , nerded , heard , herded

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Variants

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unnerve , unnerved , unnerves , unnerving , unnervingly

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Etymology

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From the past participle of unsettle, meaning to disturb or agitate.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unnerved' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In psychology, the term 'unnerved' is sometimes used to describe a person who has lost their composure or ability to function effectively in a stressful situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. agitation: A state of restlessness or excitement, often due to emotional distress.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unnerved' is often used to describe a character's emotional state, particularly in thriller or suspense genres. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the narrator becomes increasingly unnerved by the old man's eye.

How to Memorize "unnerved"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal that becomes agitated or anxious when faced with a stressful situation. For example, imagine a racehorse in the starting gate, tossing its head and pawing the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unnerved' with the feeling of being unsettled or anxious. For example, think of the feeling you get when you're in a haunted house or when you're about to receive bad news.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'U-N-N-E-R-V-E-D' to remember the definition: Unsettled, Nervous, Never Relaxed, Very Easily Disturbed.

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