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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Nervousness around AI seems to have reached fever pitch.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Nervousness around holding U.S. assets has contributed to the dollar’s ongoing weakness over the past year, reinforcing the appeal of precious metals like gold.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

"Nervousness around equities as an asset class now also means nervousness about ESG equities," said Edward Glyn, head of global markets at Calastone, which tracks fund flows.

From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2023

Nervousness is rising as the so-called “X-date” that investors expect the U.S. to potentially default creeps forward.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Nervousness bubbled up in my stomach, and I buried my hands in my coat pockets and stuffed that worry back down.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

nervousness

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