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The strange noise unnerved the campers at night.
What does Unnerved mean?
Unnerved means made nervous, worried, or less steady.
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Made nervous, worried, or less steady.
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What does unnerved mean?
Unnerved means made nervous, worried, or less steady.
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Which word is closest in meaning to unnerved?
Rattled is close in meaning to unnerved in this context.
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MeaningUnnerved means made nervous, worried, or less steady.
ExampleExample: The strange noise unnerved the campers at night.
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- un · nervd
- Strongest beat
- nervd
- Ending
- nervd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nervd.
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Synonyms
Words like Unnerved
rattledUse when something makes someone feel nervous or unsettled.
Antonyms
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calmedUse when someone becomes peaceful or less worried.
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Word family
Unnerved word family
Base word
nerve
adjective
unnerving
Making someone feel nervous or unsettled.
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Look for clues that show nervousness, worry, or feeling unsettled.
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Unnerved does not mean someone lost all courage; it means something made them feel less steady.
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