nervous

adjective

ner·vous ˈnər-vəs How to pronounce nervous (audio)

: timid, apprehensive

a nervous smile

nervous of strangers

: easily excited or irritated : jumpy

… so nervous that he had to be escorted outside court to vomit …

Kevin Johnson and Andrea Stone

: of or relating to the nerves

also : originating in or affected by the nerves

nervous energy

a nervous twitch

: tending to produce nervousness or agitation : uneasy

a nervous situation

His face was twisted in nervous anticipation.

Dagoberto Gilb

: appearing or acting unsteady, erratic, or irregular

—used of inanimate things

… climbed carefully into his nervous kayak …

Farley Mowat

: of, relating to, or composed of neurons

: marked by strength of thought, feeling, or style : spirited

a vibrant tight-packed nervous style of writing

archaic : sinewy, strong

nervously adverb

nervousness noun

Example Sentences

She is nervous about her job interview. All this waiting is making me nervous. He gave a nervous glance at the clock. His nervous mother is always worrying that something terrible will happen to him. He has a nervous disposition. It was a very nervous situation. She suffers from a nervous disorder. He walked around with a nervous twitch. He had a nervous habit of pulling at his hair. The boy has a lot of nervous energy. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Leading up to the Bills’ season-opening win over the Los Angeles Rams, Rivero was nervous.

Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 Matt Hasselbeck hadn’t been this nervous before a football game in almost 10 years.

Mike Mcmahon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 As one of the latest bloomers on the women’s tennis circuit, Ons Jabeur could be forgiven for feeling nervous.

Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 What causes a sudden feeling of being nervous and having your chest beat hard and restless?

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 Chrissy talked about being nervous before making the announcement on social media.

Jonathan Landrum Jr., ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 These days, the ones feeling nervous are public health officials and other medical experts.

Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Standing in line with several hundred other freshman, about to start their first year at the University of Indianapolis, Kaiden Wickline was a little nervous.

Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Aug. 2022 Feeling nervous or stressed about an upcoming event is a normal emotional reaction.

Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	nervousness
释义	nervous adjective ner·vous ˈnər-vəs 1 a : timid, apprehensive a nervous smile nervous of strangers b : easily excited or irritated : jumpy … so nervous that he had to be escorted outside court to vomit … Kevin Johnson and Andrea Stone c : of or relating to the nerves also : originating in or affected by the nerves nervous energy a nervous twitch 2 a : tending to produce nervousness or agitation : uneasy a nervous situation His face was twisted in nervous anticipation. Dagoberto Gilb b : appearing or acting unsteady, erratic, or irregular —used of inanimate things … climbed carefully into his nervous kayak … Farley Mowat 3 : of, relating to, or composed of neurons 4 : marked by strength of thought, feeling, or style : spirited a vibrant tight-packed nervous style of writing 5 archaic : sinewy, strong nervously adverb nervousness noun Synonyms aflutter antsy anxious atwitter dithery edgy goosey het up hinky [slang] hung up ill at ease insecure jittery jumpy nervy perturbed queasy queazy tense troubled uneasy unquiet upset uptight worried See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She is nervous about her job interview. All this waiting is making me nervous. He gave a nervous glance at the clock. His nervous mother is always worrying that something terrible will happen to him. He has a nervous disposition. It was a very nervous situation. She suffers from a nervous disorder. He walked around with a nervous twitch. He had a nervous habit of pulling at his hair. The boy has a lot of nervous energy. See More Recent Examples on the Web Leading up to the Bills’ season-opening win over the Los Angeles Rams, Rivero was nervous. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 Matt Hasselbeck hadn’t been this nervous before a football game in almost 10 years. Mike Mcmahon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 As one of the latest bloomers on the women’s tennis circuit, Ons Jabeur could be forgiven for feeling nervous. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 What causes a sudden feeling of being nervous and having your chest beat hard and restless? Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 Chrissy talked about being nervous before making the announcement on social media. Jonathan Landrum Jr., ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 These days, the ones feeling nervous are public health officials and other medical experts. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Standing in line with several hundred other freshman, about to start their first year at the University of Indianapolis, Kaiden Wickline was a little nervous. Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Aug. 2022 Feeling nervous or stressed about an upcoming event is a normal emotional reaction. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French nervus, nervous, borrowed from Latin nervōsus "full of tendons, sinewy, tough, vigorous (of a person or literary style)," from nervus "sinew, muscle, nerve entry 1" + -ōsus -ous First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5 Phrases Containing nervous central nervous system autonomic nervous system nervous Nellie nervous energy nervous breakdown nervous wreck peripheral nervous system nervous system parasympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous system nervous Nelly See More central nervous system autonomic nervous system nervous Nellie nervous energy nervous breakdown nervous wreck peripheral nervous system nervous system parasympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous system nervous Nelly See More Kids Definition nervous adjective ner·vous ˈnər-vəs 1 : having or showing feelings of worry, fear, or anxiety Having to give a speech makes me nervous. 2 : easily becoming worried, frightened, or anxious She's a nervous driver. 3 : of, relating to, or made up of nerves or nerve cells nervous tissue Medical Definition nervous adjective ner·vous ˈnər-vəs 1 : of, relating to, or composed of neurons the nervous layer of the eye 2 a : of or relating to the nerves also : originating in or affected by the nerves nervous energy b : easily excited or irritated nervousness noun as in anxiety an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble your nervousness over your son's safety is only natural Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance anxiety fear worry concern unease concernment uneasiness anxiousness apprehensiveness fearfulness apprehension uncertainty agitation disquietude disquiet tension discomfort perturbation panic solicitude agita nervosity stress sweat desperation dread jitters anguish doubt desperateness jumpiness care distress discomposure tremor dismay consternation angst edginess disturbance upset franticness strain alarm vexation suspense incertitude misgiving torment distraction presentiment qualm compunction foreboding hand-wringing alarum scruple cold feet Antonyms & Near Antonyms unconcern ease calmness contentment tranquility calm easiness content serenity placidity peace peacefulness relief tranquillity quietude quiet placidness comfort consolation sereneness solace tranquilness See More
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