unnerving
Example Sentences
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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
While analysts said there’s still no sign that U.S. airlines are seeing any signs of demand destruction, how long that can last as the Middle East conflict escalates is what’s unnerving investors.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
Concerns about a protracted conflict, potentially lasting six to eight weeks, are unnerving traders and could further raise oil prices.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Either by itself would have been startling; together they were positively unnerving.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
