unnerve
|un/nerve|
B2
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈnɜrv/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈnɜːv/
to unsettle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unnerve' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'nerve', which comes from Latin 'nervus' meaning 'sinew, nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'nerve' changed from the Latin word 'nervus' and eventually became the modern English word 'nerve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'nerve' meant 'sinew or tendon', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'courage or confidence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make someone lose courage or confidence.
The sudden noise unnerved him.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39