Definitions

nervous

[nur-vuhs] / ˈnɜr vəs /

ADJECTIVE

anxious, fearful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agitated annoyed apprehensive concerned edgy fussy hesitant hysterical irritable jittery jumpy shaky shy skittish spooked tense timid uneasy uptight volatile weak

WEAK

basket case bothered distressed disturbed excitable fidgety fitful flustered high-strung nervy neurotic on edge overwrought querulous restive ruffled sensitive shrinking snappish solicitous taut timorous troubled twitchy unrestful unstrung upset wired worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave calm certain collected composed confident cool easygoing extroverted fearless firm happy laid-back sufficient sure unafraid uncaring unwavering unworried

WEAK

unnervous

Example Sentences

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Mom twists her hands together, something she does when she’s nervous.

From Literature

I nod and feel touched at how earnestly she calls me maestra, but her words make me nervous too.

From Literature

Neurons, the cells that power the nervous system, usually cannot.

From Science Daily

“I am obviously very nervous, because everyone wants a New York Times bestseller,” Pratt says.

From Los Angeles Times

The higher yields show the bond market is more nervous about inflation, understandably.

From Barron's