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nervously

ADVERB

tensely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiously excitedly restlessly

WEAK

apprehensively

Example Sentences

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At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Close nervously said her name and Wooden immediately perked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“No, I think I’ll keep her,” he said, as Leavitt chittered nervously off-camera, before falling silent.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

When Geumseong's phone rang on Christmas Eve 2020, he answered nervously.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Can I help you with something?” he asked nervously.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste