How Do You Spell UNNERVE?

Pronunciation: [ʌnnˈɜːv] (IPA)

The word "unnerve" is spelled with two n's and two e's, and is pronounced /ʌn-ˈnɜːv/. The first syllable, "un," is pronounced with a short "u" sound and means "not," while the second syllable, "nerve," is pronounced with a long "er" sound and means "courage" or "strength." Together, the word means to cause someone to lose their courage or confidence, or to make them feel nervous or afraid. Pay attention to the double "n" and "e" when writing this word, as it is easy to misspell.

UNNERVE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "unnerve" is a transitive verb that refers to the act of causing someone to lose confidence, composure, or courage, typically leading to feelings of anxiety, discomfort, or fear. It is associated with undermining or weakening an individual's mental or emotional state, often by introducing unsettling or distressing elements.

   When someone is unnerved, they experience a profound sense of unease or vulnerability, resulting in a loss of their ability to function optimally. This might manifest as physical symptoms such as trembling, sweating, or a racing heart, or it can manifest psychologically as feelings of insecurity, doubt, or paranoia. Unnerving events or situations have a profound impact on an individual's psyche, leaving them shaken or mentally disturbed.

   To unnerve can take various forms, including deliberately instilling fear or anxiety through words, actions, or suspenseful events. It can also be unintentional, occurring as a consequence of unexpected or startling situations that catch someone off guard.

   The act of unnerve can occur within a wide range of contexts, such as horror movies that aim to terrify audiences, psychological thrillers that manipulate characters' perceptions, or real-life situations that challenge an individual's mental fortitude.

   In summary, "unnerving" is an adjective used to describe situations, events, or actions that deeply unsettle or disturb someone, affecting their emotional stability and causing them to feel anxious or fearful. Its consequences can range from temporary discomfort to long-lasting effects on an individual's psyche.

2. In veterinary practice to exsect a nerve or a tendon.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To deprive of force or strength; to enfeeble.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNNERVE

• unerved
• onserve
• inperve
• unerve
• underv
• unneede
• unnervd
• unnervce
• unnerv
• unnervee
• unnurve
• Incerve
• innerrve
• iinnerve
• Unnervete
• unerv
• undervoe
• UnHeve
• Mnierve
• Unerae
• unervd
• Ienerve
• Unfeloe
• unnervv
• unnervvee
• Unleeve
• unnverve
• unnerf
• unnverv
• unerme

Etymology of UNNERVE

The word "unnerve" can be traced back to the Old French verb "nervir" which meant "to put in a state of vigorous activity or strength". This Old French verb was derived from the Latin word "nervus" which meant "nerve" or "sinew". Over time, the meaning of "unnerve" evolved and it came to signify the opposite - "to take away strength or courage". This shift in meaning likely occurred due to the association of nerves with courage and emotional stability. The modern usage of "unnerve" as a verb meaning "to make someone lose their composure, confidence, or courage" can be traced back to the mid-17th century.

Similar spelling words for UNNERVE

• unravel,
• unnerved,
• unrevised,
• unhearable,
• unrevealed,
• unnerving,
• unwearable,
• unrevived,
• unreviled,
• unreproved.

Conjugate verb Unnerve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unnerved

you would have unnerved

he/she/it would have unnerved

we would have unnerved

they would have unnerved

I would have unnerve

you would have unnerve

he/she/it would have unnerve

we would have unnerve

they would have unnerve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unnerving

you would have been unnerving

he/she/it would have been unnerving

we would have been unnerving

they would have been unnerving

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unnerve

you would unnerve

he/she/it would unnerve

we would unnerve

they would unnerve

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unnerving

you would be unnerving

he/she/it would be unnerving

we would be unnerving

they would be unnerving

FUTURE

I will unnerve

you will unnerve

he/she/it will unnerve

we will unnerve

they will unnerve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unnerving

you will be unnerving

he/she/it will be unnerving

we will be unnerving

they will be unnerving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unnerved

you will have unnerved

he/she/it will have unnerved

we will have unnerved

they will have unnerved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unnerving

you will have been unnerving

he/she/it will have been unnerving

we will have been unnerving

they will have been unnerving

IMPERATIVE

you unnerve

we let´s unnerve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unnerve

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unnerving

you were unnerving

he/she/it was unnerving

we were unnerving

they were unnerving

PAST PARTICIPLE

unnerved

PAST PERFECT

I had unnerved

you had unnerved

he/she/it had unnerved

we had unnerved

they had unnerved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unnerving

you had been unnerving

he/she/it had been unnerving

we had been unnerving

they had been unnerving

PRESENT

I unnerve

you unnerve

he/she/it unnerves

we unnerve

they unnerve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unnerving

you are unnerving

he/she/it is unnerving

we are unnerving

they are unnerving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unnerving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unnerved

you have unnerved

he/she/it has unnerved

we have unnerved

they have unnerved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unnerving

you have been unnerving

he/she/it has been unnerving

we have been unnerving

they have been unnerving

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unnerve

SIMPLE PAST

I unnerved

you unnerved

he/she/it unnerved

we unnerved

they unnerved