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nervousness
[nur-vuhs-nis]
noun
the state or condition of being highly, acutely, or unnaturally uneasy or excitable.
There is always an element of nervousness or stage fright in public speaking.
High levels of thyroid hormones can cause side effects such as weight loss, rapid heart rate, and nervousness.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonnervousness noun
- overnervousness noun
- seminervousness noun
- unnervousness noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nervousness1
Example Sentences
The fact the former South Africa captain, here on commentary duties, felt even the slightest tinge of nervousness after a day of batting domination offers an insight into the cricket psyche of his country.
There also was the more traditional kind of nervousness.
Kate, now 36, gave evidence to an independent inquiry into gang grooming in Telford, which found that 1,000 girls had been targeted and "nervousness about race" led to abuse being ignored for generations.
By making the front wings become less effective at higher speeds, teams can reduce this nervousness in quick corners without making the cars too hard to drive at low speed.
But Mr Macdonald insisted new customers' initial nervousness was short-lived and the experience soon "becomes the new normal".
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Related 51Թs
- agitation
- anger
- disquiet
- impatience
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- sensitivity
- stage fright
- stress
- tension
- turbulence
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- worry
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