unnerve
verb (used with object)
to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset.
has unnerved
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present perfectof unnerve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That has unnerved investors in this prized oligopoly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
China has directed billions of dollars into defence in recent years, a trend that has unnerved some governments despite Beijing insisting its aims are peaceful.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The ongoing unrest has unnerved foreign investors and caused Israel’s currency, the shekel, to drop in value.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
The standoff has unnerved investors, pushing the government's borrowing costs up by $80 million so far, according to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
From Reuters ● May 26, 2023
You must make allowances for my excitement--this business has unnerved me.
From The Joy of Living (Es lebe das Leben) A Play in Five Acts by Hermann Sudermann
