unnerving
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In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
“You’re conditioned to think that the market only goes one direction, and it has for the last few years. So this pullback is kind of unnerving for folks who’ve never experienced it before.”
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
The discrepancy makes for a uniquely unnerving experience, especially in a theater with a decent sound system, where every unexpected thud can feel like it’s creeping in closer and closer.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
"It is frustrating and when somebody is right up your backside, either flashing or becoming angry because you're doing 20 mph - it's unnerving."
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Even more unnerving, because they are less well understood and capable of occurring anywhere at any time, are the rarer type of shakings known as intraplate quakes.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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