unnerving

UK
/ʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈnɜrvɪŋ/

Translations

unnervingadjective
more unnerving
Comp.
most unnerving
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈnɜrvɪŋ/
déstabilisantQui enlève l’assurance ou la confiance ; très perturbant.
The unnerving silence in the room made everyone feel uneasy.
Le silence déstabilisant dans la pièce mettait tout le monde mal à l'aise.
Additional translations
troublantPlus neutre ; exprime une impression de malaise ou de trouble.
inquiétantQuand l’idée de menace ou d’angoisse est marquée.
unnerveverb

unnerving

Gerund

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
unnervegerund / present participle

unnerving

Present-participle adjective meaning ‘causing nervousness or unease’; used both attributively and predicatively.
There was an unnerving silence after the announcement.
Il y a eu un silence déconcertant après l’annonce.
Additional translations

Definitions

unnervingadjective
Causing one to lose courage or confidence; unsettling.
The unnerving silence in the room made everyone feel uneasy.
unnerveverb
To cause someone to lose courage or confidence.
The unexpected question unnerved the speaker, causing him to stumble over his words.
unnervegerund / present participle
Causing nervousness, worry, or lack of confidence; disturbing or unsettling.
There was an unnerving silence after the announcement.