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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No doubt many of the companies hit by the nervousness will fight back with their own AI.

From Barron's

The meeting itself is a sign of improved relations, but in Bogota there is deep nervousness about what might happen.

From Barron's

I know he wants to appear calm for my sake, but I can feel his nervousness.

From Literature

That the meeting is happening is a sign of improved relations, but in Bogota there is deep nervousness about what might happen.

From Barron's