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What is another word for Nervousness? – 161 Nervousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    anxiety apprehension fear apprehensiveness unease uneasiness tension jitters jitteriness edginess nervous energy high-strungness excitability irritability jumpiness restlessness fidgetiness queasiness apprehensive fearfulness timidity timorousness skittishness flightiness fickleness instability unsteadiness shakiness quiver tremble quivering trembling palpitation perturbation disquiet disquietude discomfort uneasiness apprehension misgiving doubt skepticism uncertainty unsureness insecurity self-doubt lack of confidence.

    Meaning of Nervousness

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, nervousness refers to "a feeling of anxiety or apprehension, typically about something specific."

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines it as "a state of being nervous : a condition of being uneasy or apprehensive."
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes it as "a feeling of being nervous or worried, often because you are not sure what will happen."

    Example Uses

    • The student felt nervousness before the big exam, but she took a few deep breaths to calm herself down.
    • The crowd's nervousness was palpable as they waited for the announcement of the winner.
    • After a few months of dating, he still felt nervousness around his girlfriend's parents.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness composure confidence self-assurance poise steadiness stability sureness certainty assuredness fearlessness boldness courage bravery daring fearlessness intrepidity aplomb sangfroid nonchalance insouciance unconcern indifference apathy listlessness lethargy sluggishness.

    Related Nouns

    anxiety fear phobia apprehension tension stress worry concern unease discomfort nervous system brain mind psyche emotions feelings sentiment sensation perception intuition instinct reflex response reaction nervousness nervous disorder.

    Related Verbs

    worry fear apprehend dread anticipate expect await watch observe perceive sense feel experience suffer endure tolerate relax calm soothe reassure comfort alleviate assuage mitigate reduce decrease diminish.

    Related Adjectives

    nervous anxious fearful apprehensive uneasy tense stressed worried concerned uncomfortable uneasy fidgety jumpy high-strung excitable irritable restless skittish flighty unstable unsteady shaky quivery trembly perturbed disquieted uncertain unsure insecure self-doubting lacking confidence.