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nervous

UK
/ˈnɜːvəs/
US
/ˈnɜrvəs/

Translations

nervousadjective
more nervous
Comp.
most nervous
Super.
UK
/ˈnɜːvəs/
US
/ˈnɜrvəs/
nerveuxSens courant : qui éprouve de l'anxiété ou de l'appréhension.
She was nervous about giving her first public speech.
Elle était nerveuse à l'idée de prononcer son premier discours en public.
nerveuxSens anatomique : qui concerne les nerfs.
The nervous system is crucial for transmitting signals throughout the body.
Le système nerveux est essentiel à la transmission des signaux dans tout le corps.
nerveuxSe dit d'une attitude ou d'un rire marqués par la tension ou le malaise.
He gave a nervous laugh when asked about the incident.
Il a eu un rire nerveux quand on lui a posé des questions sur l'incident.
Additional translations
nerveuxSoutenu, vieilli : vigoureux, énergique.
Synonyms
anxious
uneasy
apprehensive
jittery
tense
edgy
restless
agitated
fidgety
on edge
Antonyms
calm
relaxed
composed

Definitions

nervousadjective
Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious or apprehensive.
She was nervous about giving her first public speech.
Relating to or affecting the nerves.
The nervous system is crucial for transmitting signals throughout the body.
Characterized by or displaying tension or unease.
He gave a nervous laugh when asked about the incident.
Vigorous or forceful in style or expression (archaic).
The critic admired the orator's nervous style for its concise power.
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