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nervous
[ nur-vuhs ]
adjective
- highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive:
to become nervous under stress.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- of or relating to the nerves:
nervous tension.
- affecting the nerves:
nervous diseases.
- experiencing, characterized by, or originating in a nervous system disorder.
- characterized by or attended with acute uneasiness or apprehension:
a nervous moment for us all.
- having or containing nerves.
- sinewy or strong.
- Archaic. vigorous or spirited.
nervous
/ ˈɜːə /
adjective
- very excitable or sensitive; highly strung
- often foll by of apprehensive or worried
I'm nervous of traffic
- of, relating to, or containing nerves; neural
nervous tissue
- affecting the nerves or nervous tissue
a nervous disease
- archaic.active, vigorous, or forceful
Derived Forms
- ˈԱdzܲԱ, noun
- ˈԱdzܲ, adverb
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
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Some countries will be nervous that products being manufactured for the US could end up flooding into their markets.
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.
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.
In other areas, however, he, is nervous about Trump's approach.
"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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