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bundle of nerves

bun·dle of nerve
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buhn-dl uhv, ov nurv]
    • /ˈbʌn dl ʌv, ɒv nɜrv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buhn-dl uhv, ov nurv]
    • /ˈbʌn dl ʌv, ɒv nɜrv/

Definitions of bundle of nerves words

  • noun bundle of nerves a very nervous person 3
  • noun bundle of nerves a person who is extremely nervous. 1
  • noun bundle of nerves (Idiomatic) A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition. 0
  • noun bundle of nerves (Idiomatic) (dated) A lively, continually active person. 0
See all 4 definitions of bundle of nerves

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Origin of bundle of nerves

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Bundle of nerves

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Bundle of nerves

bundle of nerves popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for bundle of nerves

adj bundle of nerves

  • perturbed — to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
  • shaky — tending to shake or tremble.
  • miffed — put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident: I was miffed when they didn't invite me to the party.
  • anxious — If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen.
  • agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
All 146 Synonyms of bundle of nerves

Antonyms for bundle of nerves

adj bundle of nerves

  • pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
  • peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
  • untroubled — without trouble, discomfort, or disturbance: an easy, untroubled life; He was untroubled by daily setbacks.
  • collected — An author's collected works or letters are all their works or letters published in one book or in a set of books.
  • glad — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
All 42 Antonyms of bundle of nerves

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