Definitions

nervousness

[nur-vuhs-nis] / ˈnɜr vəs nɪs /

NOUN

anxious state

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitation anger disquiet impatience jitters sensitivity stage fright stress tension turbulence uneasiness worry

STRONG

animation butterflies creeps delirium discomfiture disquietude dithers excitability feverishness fidgets flap fluster fuss jumps moodiness neurasthenia neuroticism perturbation quivers shakes stimulation timidity tizzy to-do touchiness trembles willies

WEAK

all-overs cold sweat tremulousness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness ease peace relaxation

STRONG

discouragement

WEAK

collectedness

Example Sentences

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He cited “some added nervousness on the important memory-chip trade” ahead of Micron’s earnings that are due out after Wednesday’s market close.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

“Yes, there was a bit of nervousness, a bit of fear,” Mexico midfielder Erik Lira admitted after the opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Although those are only small dents in the huge gains the two companies have racked up in recent months, they are signs of some nervousness around AI hardware plays.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Excessive laughter, he noted, can come from a feeling of superiority, nervousness in uncomfortable moments or peer pressure when others are laughing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

All the nervousness she'd been feeling about skipping to fourth grade suddenly burbled up inside her.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

nervousness

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