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- [nur-vuh s]
- /ˈnɜr vəs/
- /ˈnɜː.vəs.nəs/
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- [nur-vuh s]
- /ˈnɜr vəs/
Definitions of nervousness word
- adjective nervousness highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress. 1
- adjective nervousness of or relating to the nerves: nervous tension. 1
- adjective nervousness affecting the nerves: nervous diseases. 1
- adjective nervousness suffering from, characterized by, or originating in disordered nerves. 1
- adjective nervousness characterized by or attended with acute uneasiness or apprehension: a nervous moment for us all. 1
- adjective nervousness having or containing nerves. 1
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Origin of nervousness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin nervōsus sinewy, equivalent to nerv(us) nerve + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Nervousness
noun
adjective
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nervousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nervousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nervousness
noun nervousness
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- edginess — nervously irritable; impatient and anxious.
- jumpiness — The state of being jumpy.
- tenseness — stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid.
- uneasiness — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.
Antonyms for nervousness
noun nervousness
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- relaxation — abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.
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