unnerving

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌʌnˈnɜːrvɪŋ/

From the verb unnerve: (⇒ conjugate)
unnerving is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
un•nerve /ʌnˈnɜrv/USA pronunciation   v. [~ + object], -nerved, -nerv•ing. 
  1. to take away from (someone) courage, strength, determination, or confidence;
    upset:Fear unnerved him.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
un•nerve  (un nûrv′),USA pronunciation v.t., -nerved, -nerv•ing. 
  1. to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence;
    upset:Fear unnerved him.
  • un-2 + nerve 1595–1605

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
unnerve /ʌnˈnɜːv/ vb
  1. (transitive) to cause to lose courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc
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