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 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

“Being young and shy never held me back. It spurred me on. Nervousness was always a good sign. Adrenaline runs through your body.”

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2017

Nervousness is bubbling up inside me like the can of Sprite an eighth grader shook at lunch and tried to offer everyone.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

nervousness

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