unnerving
adjective
depriving a person of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; disconcerting.
unnervingly
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a word derived from
unnerving.
Example Sentences
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With its slow pacing, shaky handheld cameras, dishwater cinematography and unnervingly extreme closeups, it feels more like an intense indie drama than a whimsical tale of a robber with a peculiar M.O.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
His friendship with Buttler dates back long before this working relationship - the pair once business partners rather than captain and coach - and McCullum is unnervingly loyal.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2025
White is more complex than Iles’ earlier antagonists, unnervingly confident in his own vision and in his belief that he can manipulate the public and boost his campaign without losing control of events.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024
Some here at Slate believe the beard makes Kushner look younger, presumably because the wispy quality of the facial hair only emphasizes how unnervingly youthful the 43-year-old Kushner’s face is.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2024
The dried egg yolk, fried in red palm oil, looked soggy and unnervingly bright-colored on the plate.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
