more nervous

ADJECTIVE

anxious, fearful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agitated annoyed apprehensive concerned edgy fussy hesitant hysterical irritable jittery jumpy shaky shy skittish spooked tense timid uneasy uptight volatile weak

WEAK

basket case bothered distressed disturbed excitable fidgety fitful flustered high-strung nervy neurotic on edge overwrought querulous restive ruffled sensitive shrinking snappish solicitous taut timorous troubled twitchy unrestful unstrung upset wired worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave calm certain collected composed confident cool easy-going extroverted fearless firm happy laid-back sufficient sure unafraid uncaring unwavering unworried

WEAK

unnervous

Example Sentences

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I was more nervous about opening up my medical records to a chatbot than getting my arm pricked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Indeed, the market is getting more nervous over soaring hyperscaler capital expenditures.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

The higher yields show the bond market is more nervous about inflation, understandably.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Do you get more nervous performing in front of friends and family?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

I took a deep breath and tried on a smile, which might have been a mistake because it made her look even more nervous.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin