😰nervous

adjective
/ˈnɜːrvəs/

Meaning

anxious, worried, or fearful about something
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated

Example Sentences

She felt nervous before giving her presentation.

She felt nervous before her job interview.

Example Expressions

nervous wreck

Synonyms

anxious, uneasy, tense, restless, jittery, worried
Entry 1
anxious, uneasy, tense, restless, jittery
Entry 2
anxious, worried, tense, uneasy

Antonyms

calm, relaxed, confident, composed
Entry 1
calm, relaxed, confident
Entry 2
calm, relaxed, confident, composed

Collocations

nervous about, nervous smile, nervous feeling, nervous breakdown, nervous system, feel nervous, nervous energy
Entry 1
nervous about, nervous smile, nervous feeling, nervous breakdown
Entry 2
nervous system, feel nervous, nervous energy

More Example Sentences

We can't help feeling nervous before speaking.

She can’t help feeling nervous before interviews.

Well, I started off well. But then they asked me a tricky question, and I got really nervous.

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed and reassures them that their child will recover soon

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed and reassures them that their child will recover soon if they follow the treatment plan carefully

A man buys his first apartment in a quiet neighborhood after saving money for five years and comparing prices in different parts of the city with the help of a trusted real estate agent who finds a place that fits his budget perfectly and he signs the contract at the bank feeling proud and a little nervous at the same time

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed and reassures them that their child will recover soon if they follow the treatment plan carefully and bring the child back for a follow-up visit next week.

A man buys his first apartment in a quiet neighborhood after saving money for five years and comparing prices in different parts of the city with the help of a trusted real estate agent who finds a place that fits his budget perfectly and he signs the contract at the bank feeling proud and a little nervous at the same time then moves in the following weekend with help from his friends

A man buys his first apartment in a quiet neighborhood after saving money for five years and comparing prices in different parts of the city with the help of a trusted real estate agent who finds a place that fits his budget perfectly and he signs the contract at the bank feeling proud and a little nervous at the same time then moves in the following weekend with help from his friends and finally has a place he can truly call his own.

Related Vocabularies

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Not allowed by law; unlawful.

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