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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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Iran mocked his ultimatum, dismissing it as "helpless, nervous and stupid".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“If this kind of pull back really made you nervous, you’re probably carrying too much risk,” Sosnick said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

It has been linked to behavioral issues, damage to the brain and central nervous system, and other health problems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Now, investors are nervous about loans to shaky sectors like software and want their money back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Duane was both excited and nervous upon reading it.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el