nervousness

He rejected the notion of a pervasive sense of nervousness.

There is also nervousness around the idea the US may insist Ukraine gives up land to Russia.

It was a game many waited a lifetime for, with fans watching with nervousness and excitement as Wales played at their first ever major women's tournament.

“Yeah, it’s definitely some more excitement than nervousness, for sure,” James said.

The fact the former South Africa captain, here on commentary duties, felt even the slightest tinge of nervousness after a day of batting domination offers an insight into the cricket psyche of his country.