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be nervous

VERB
fidget
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fret jiggle squirm twiddle twitch
STRONG
bustle chafe fiddle fuss hitch jitter joggle jump play stir toss trifle wiggle worry
WEAK
be antsy be hyper be on pins and needles be spooked be wired
Antonyms
WEAK
be still relax rest

Example Sentences

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However, the reason why Tottenham and Nottingham Forest fans have reason to be nervous is that West Ham's performances have improved considerably under Nuno Espirito Santo's guidance in recent weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

So where should investors look when everyone seems to be nervous?

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Other women, though, might be nervous to be screened less regularly than is currently suggested, even if AI predicts they’re at low risk.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

“I’m sure I’ll be nervous at times,” Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

“I’m going to meet your parents. Now’s as good a time to be nervous as any.”

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon