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Unnerved

Uh-NNURVD

/ʌˈnnɜːrvd/

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unnerved

Dictionary meaning

Deprived of courage and strength.

Examples

  • Exhausted and unnerved, I couldn't hold on to my dangerous perch much longer.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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