Nervousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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nervousness

 

[ หˆnษœหrvษ™snษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of anxiety

Nervousness is the state of being easily agitated or anxious, often resulting from a combination of fear and uncertainty. It can manifest in physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, or increased heart rate.

Synonyms

anxiety, edginess, tension

Examples of usage

  • I could feel the nervousness creeping in as I waited for the interview to start.
  • Her nervousness was evident in the way she tapped her foot repeatedly.
Context #2 | Noun

state of unease

Nervousness can also refer to a general state of unease or discomfort, usually related to a specific situation or event. It may cause a sense of restlessness or a lack of confidence.

Synonyms

apprehension, discomfort, uneasiness

Examples of usage

  • The nervousness she felt before the performance was overwhelming.
  • The nervousness in the room was palpable as they awaited the exam results.

Translations

Translations of the word "nervousness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nervosismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค‚เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nervositรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegelisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั€ะฒะพะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nerwowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทŠๅผต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nervositรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nerviosismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinirlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธด์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nervozita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nervozita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดงๅผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพivฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taugar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะนะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sษ™bilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nerviosismo

Etymology

The word 'nervousness' originated from the Middle English word 'nervous,' which meant easily agitated or distressed. It evolved from the Latin word 'nervosus,' derived from 'nervus' meaning nerve. The concept of nervousness has been present throughout history, often associated with feelings of fear or uncertainty.

See also: nervously.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,294, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.