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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As the children of Windisch’s Gen X clients get older and gain more financial autonomy, she’s noticed they tend to have a sense of reluctance or nervousness around managing their money.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Recent pullbacks in hot chip stocks betray some nervousness around how far the artificial-intelligence trade can propel the market.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In generalized anxiety disorder, for example, people may worry excessively about ordinary events and struggle to control nervousness or fear.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

He going to give you those moments of nervousness.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Rowan knew that Jiller worried about his nervousness and frailty.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

nervousness

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