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unnerved

UK
/ʌnˈnɜːvd/
US
/ʌnˈnɜrvd/

Translations

unnervedadjective
more unnerved
Comp.
most unnerved
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈnɜːvd/
US
/ʌnˈnɜrvd/
désemparéSens général : qui a perdu son assurance, troublé ou déstabilisé.
She felt unnerved by the sudden change in his demeanor.
Elle s'est sentie désemparée par le changement soudain de son attitude.
déstabiliséQuand l'idée est celle d'être secoué ou rendu moins sûr de soi.
Many investors were unnerved by the sudden market crash.
De nombreux investisseurs ont été déstabilisés par l'effondrement soudain du marché.
Additional translations
intimidéQuand le sens est « intimidé », souvent dans un contexte psychologique ou social.
Synonyms
anxious
disconcerted
disturbed
unsettled
agitated
jittery
nervous
shaken
Antonyms
calm
composed
untroubled
unnerveverb

unnerved

Past Simple

unnerved
Past Simple
unnerved
Past Participle
unnerving
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈnɜːv/
US
/ʌnˈnɜrv/
The unexpected question unnerved the speaker, causing him to stumble over his words.
La question inattendue a décontenancé l’orateur, le faisant bafouiller.
Additional translations
déstabiliser
Synonyms
disconcert
unsettle
frighten
agitate
dismay
disturb
rattle
upset
Antonyms
calm
comfort
reassure
unnervepast participle

unnerved

Past-participle adjective meaning ‘made nervous or lacking confidence’; used both attributively and predicatively.
She appeared genuinely unnerved by the unexpected news.
Elle paraissait sincèrement décontenancée par la nouvelle inattendue.
Additional translations
perturbé
Synonyms
unnerved
disconcerted
perturbed
rattled
flustered
discomposed
disturbed
alarmed
shake up
shaken
upset
startled
aghast

Definitions

unnervedadjective
Lacking courage, confidence, or composure; feeling anxious or disturbed.
She felt unnerved by the sudden change in his demeanor.
Deprived of courage or strength; intimidated or shaken.
Many investors were unnerved by the sudden market crash.
unnerveverb
To cause someone to lose courage or confidence.
The unexpected question unnerved the speaker, causing him to stumble over his words.
unnervepast participle
Deprived of courage, confidence, or composure; nervous or upset.
She appeared genuinely unnerved by the unexpected news.
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