unnerve
verb (used with object)
to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset.
have been unnerving
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present perfect progressiveof unnerve.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Even though she believes that at least some police officers are trying to help, she said the last few months have been unnerving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2025
Some of the experiences have been unnerving, like a trip to Turkey in 1999 during a period of unrest when military police filled the streets, Maley said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
Some side effects of fame have been unnerving.
From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2022
The fact that they appeared on such a prominent platform would likely have been unnerving to those around the crown prince.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 21, 2018
To an untrained guest, it might have been unnerving, but she did not fear falling.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
