as in unnerved
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as in disturbed
to cause to go insane or as if insane
the kind of fierce combat that can unstring even hardened soldiers
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as in paralyzed
to deprive of courage or confidence
a little unstrung by the fact that he was on his first job interview
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Recent Examples of unstrung
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
When the Premier Lacrosse League’s Boston Cannons opened training camp back in May with unstrung lacrosse stick heads, players knew who to ask for an assist.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Foster gives a taut performance despite the unstrung absurdities of the plot.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
When the Premier Lacrosse League’s Boston Cannons opened training camp back in May with unstrung lacrosse stick heads, players knew who to ask for an assist.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstrung
Adjective
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Since debuting in late January, Moltbook has alternately captivated and unnerved industry watchers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Several ensuing controversies at CBS News have unnerved journalists both inside and outside the company and raised questions about her leadership.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Overlea High School Principal responds In a letter to parents, guardians, and staff, Overlea High School Principal Monica Sample said the school was aware of the incident, and was disturbed.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The plaintiffs were disturbed by how lifelike the images and videos were.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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Several companies are developing commercial BCIs, primarily for use in people who are paralyzed.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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Danny Golden, a Chicago police officer who was paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in 2022, received a home courtesy of the group.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By the end of it all, Levy was elated for the international sensation the sitcom became, and also terribly exhausted.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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During the pandemic, turnover rates temporarily dipped lower, then increased as high as 32%, as exhausted staff left the teaching profession.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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But to be fair, if worn independently, any of these products could be easily confused for any standard accessory thanks to smaller chips and sensors.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Brad Pitt once confused DiCaprio's parents for extras.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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That habit didn’t endear the Alspaws to anyone nearby, including one neighbor who threatened to shoot Brittany after the Alspaws frightened his horses.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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With companies pulling out because of trade uncertainty, workers are nervous about organizing, knowing that any friction risks further factory closures that could trigger more layoffs.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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There was a beat of nervous confusion as Palmer declined his advances.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The current risk level in the Strait has already scared off most major marine war insurers, who have pulled their coverage of ships in the Strait.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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You can’t be truly trusted if you are being micromanaged or scared to make a mistake.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Unstrung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstrung. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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