unnerved

un·nerve

U0098700 (ŭn-nûrv′)tr.v. un·nerved, un·nerv·ing, un·nerves To cause to lose courage or firmness of purpose: "It unnerved him to think that she would be at the supper-table, looking up at him while he spoke with her critical quizzing eyes" (James Joyce).

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un·nerv′ing·ly adv.

unnerved

(ʌnˈnɜːvd) adjdeprived of courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc

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Adj.

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unnerved - deprived of courage and strength; "the steeplejack, exhausted and unnerved, couldn't hold on to his dangerous perch much longer"afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"