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nervous

[ nur-vuhs ]

adjective

  1. highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive:

    to become nervous under stress.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. of or relating to the nerves:

    nervous tension.

  3. affecting the nerves:

    nervous diseases.

  4. experiencing, characterized by, or originating in a nervous system disorder.
  5. characterized by or attended with acute uneasiness or apprehension:

    a nervous moment for us all.

  6. having or containing nerves.
  7. sinewy or strong.
  8. Archaic. vigorous or spirited.


nervous

/ ˈɜːə /

adjective

  1. very excitable or sensitive; highly strung
  2. often foll by of apprehensive or worried

    I'm nervous of traffic

  3. of, relating to, or containing nerves; neural

    nervous tissue

  4. affecting the nerves or nervous tissue

    a nervous disease

  5. archaic.
    active, vigorous, or forceful
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈԱdzܲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Ա·dzܲ· adverb
  • Ա·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·Ա·dzܲ adjective
  • ԴDz·Ա·dzܲ·ly adverb
  • ··Ա·dzܲ adjective
  • o·ver·Ա·dzܲ· adverb
  • ··Ա·dzܲ adjective
  • sem·i·Ա·dzܲ· adverb
  • ܲ·Ա·dzܲ adjective
  • un·Ա·dzܲ· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nervous1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin Աōܲ “sinewy,” equivalent to nerv(us) nerve + -ōܲ -ous
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Some countries will be nervous that products being manufactured for the US could end up flooding into their markets.

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These are often samples from parts of the body that are normally sterile sites, where bacteria are not usually found such as the brain, central nervous system, liver and eye.

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It can be dizzying trying to keep up with the news and a jolt to your nervous system if you see a major drop in your portfolio balance.

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In other areas, however, he, is nervous about Trump's approach.

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"I had gone to a family friend's house for a meal, and we began watching the conclave. The moment the white smoke rose, I started to tremble. I became incredibly nervous," he said.

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