nervous

[nur-vuhs] / ˈnɜr vəs /

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 easygoing extroverted fearless firm happy laid-back sufficient sure unafraid uncaring unwavering unworried

WEAK

unnervous

Example Sentences

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"I get scared and nervous every time I see pictures and videos of missiles in the air," she tells the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“I’m feeling excited, obviously. Of course, a little nervous, but most of all, I am grateful to all of you. I can’t wait to see you again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Researchers note that it is still unclear whether the offspring in this study will experience central nervous system issues.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

But there’s something besides rising prices American consumers and investors should feel nervous about: the prospect of deflation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Danny tried not to grip the book so hard, but he was nervous.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

nervous

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