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nervous

UK
/ˈnɜːvəs/
US
/ˈnɜrvəs/

Translations

nervousadjective
more nervous
Comp.
most nervous
Super.
UK
/ˈnɜːvəs/
US
/ˈnɜrvəs/
She felt nervous before the big presentation.
Она чувствовала себя нервной перед большой презентацией.
Additional translations
взволнованный
тревожный
беспокойный
нервозный
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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