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    nervousness
    /ˈnəːvəsnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality or state of being nervous: "there was a trace of nervousness in his voice"

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  2. the state of being worried or slightly frightened: There's nervousness about what the future will hold. (Definition of nervousness from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of nervousness.

  3. 1. a. : timid, apprehensive. a nervous smile. nervous of strangers. b. : easily excited or irritated : jumpy. … so nervous that he had to be escorted outside court to vomit … Kevin Johnson and Andrea Stone. c. : of or relating to the nerves. also : originating in or affected by the nerves. nervous energy. a nervous twitch. 2. a.

  4. Nervousness definition: the state or condition of being highly, acutely, or unnaturally uneasy or excitable. See examples of NERVOUSNESS used in a sentence.

  5. Oct 9, 2022 · Nervousness is a feeling of fear, worry, or apprehension that is usually tied to a specific situation, and resolves when the situation is over. Nervousness is a natural reaction related to the fight-or-flight response. While unpleasant, nervousness is not typically a problem in and of itself.

  6. the state of being worried or slightly frightened: There's nervousness about what the future will hold. (Definition of nervousness from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of nervousness.

  7. worried or slightly frightened: I was nervous during my driving test. nervous adjective (OF THE NERVES) [ not gradable ] relating to or controlled by the nerves in the body. (Definition of nervous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  8. Nervousness is a quality of feeling anxious, worried, or alarmed. Your nervousness about flying in an airplane for the first time shouldn't keep you from fulfilling your dream of traveling to Iceland!

  9. the fact of tending to get worried or frightened easily. His inexperience and general nervousness make him unsuitable for the top job. opposite confidence. Check pronunciation: nervousness. Definition of nervousness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  10. Nervousness definition: the state or condition of being highly, acutely, or unnaturally uneasy or excitable. See examples of NERVOUSNESS used in a sentence.

  11. Feb 5, 2019 · Nervousness is a natural reaction to a new or stressful event. Everyone feels nervous at some point. There are many things you can do to relax and feel better when you feel...