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View usage for: (nɜːʳvəs) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If someone is nervous, they are frightened or worried about something that is happening or might happen, and show this in their behaviour. The party has become deeply nervous about its prospects of winning the next election. [+ about] She described Mr Hutchinson as nervous and jumpy after his wife's disappearance. [Also + of]nervously adverb [ADVERB with verb] Brunhilde stood up nervously as the men came into the room. Nervously clutching our glasses, we gathered on the terrace. nervousness uncountable noun I smiled warmly so he wouldn't see my nervousness. Synonyms: anxiety, stress, tension, strain More Synonyms of nervous 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A nervous person is very tense and easily upset. She was apparently a very nervous woman, and that affected her career. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]A nervous illness or condition is one that affects your emotions and your mental state. The number of nervous disorders was rising in the region. He developed nervous problems after people began repeatedly correcting him. More Synonyms of nervous nervous in British English (ˈnɜːvəs) adjective1. 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 Derived forms nervously (ˈnervously) adverb nervousness (ˈnervousness) noun nervous in American English (ˈnɜrvəs) adjective1. Obsolete strong; sinewy 2. vigorous in expression; animated 4. made up of or containing nerves 5. characterized by or having a disordered state of the nerves 6. characterized by or showing emotional tension, restlessness, agitation, etc. Derived forms nervously (ˈnervously) adverb nervousness (ˈnervousness) noun or nerˈvosity (ˈnɜrˌvɑsəti) Word origin ME neruous < L nervosusExamples of 'nervous' in a sentencenervous In other languagesnervous British English: nervous / ˈnɜːvəs/ ADJECTIVE If you are nervous, you are worried and frightened, and show this in your behaviour. It has made me nervous about going out. - American English: nervous
- Arabic: عَصَبِيُّ الْـمَزَاجِ
- Brazilian Portuguese: nervoso
- Chinese: 神经紧张的
- Croatian: nervozan
- Czech: nervózní
- Danish: nervøs
- Dutch: nerveus
- European Spanish: nervioso
- Finnish: hermostunut
- French: nerveux
- German: nervös
- Greek: νευρικός
- Italian: nervoso
- Japanese: 神経質な
- Korean: 신경질적인
- Norwegian: nervøs
- Polish: nerwowy
- European Portuguese: nervoso
- Romanian: emoționat
- Russian: нервный
- Latin American Spanish: nervioso
- Swedish: nervös
- Thai: กระวนกระวาย
- Turkish: sinirli
- Ukrainian: нервовий
- Vietnamese: lo lắng
Chinese translation of 'nervous' adj - (= worried)
紧(緊)张(張)的 (jǐnzhāng de) - (by nature) [person, animal, disposition]
神经(經)质(質)的 (shénjīngzhì de) - (= mental) [strain, tension, disorder]
神经(經)的 (shénjīng de) to be nervous about sth/about doing sth 对(對)某事/做某事感到紧(緊)张(張)不安 (duì mǒushì/zuò mǒushì gǎndào jǐnzhāng bù'ān) to be nervous of sb/sth 对(對)某事/某人心中不安 (duì mǒushì/mǒurén xīn zhōng bù'ān)
All related terms of 'nervous'Definition apprehensive or worried I get very nervous when I'm in the house alone at night. Synonyms wired (slang) shaky hysterical ruffled hyper (informal) flustered twitchy (informal) highly strung antsy (informal) toey (Australian, slang) hesitant adrenalized Opposites even , together (slang) , cool , relaxed , confident , calm , steady , peaceful , bold , laid-back (informal) , unfazed (informal) , equable Additional synonymsShe seemed agitated about something. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, disturbed, shaken, excited, alarmed, nervous, anxious, distressed, rattled (informal), distracted, uneasy, unsettled, worked up, ruffled, unnerved, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, flustered, perturbed, on edge, fazed, ill at ease, hot under the collar (informal), in a flap (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), angsty, all of a flutter (informal), discomposed, flapping (informal) Definition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed Definition nervous, irritable, or anxious She was nervous and edgy, waiting for the phone to ring. Synonyms nervous, wired (slang), anxious, tense, irritable, touchy, uptight (informal), on edge, nervy (British, informal), ill at ease, restive, twitchy (informal), irascible, tetchy, chippy (informal), on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), on pins and needles, adrenalized Additional synonymsDefinition nervous and easily excited The patient was in a highly excitable state. Synonyms nervous, emotional, violent, sensitive, tense, passionate, volatile, hasty, edgy, temperamental, touchy, mercurial, uptight (informal), irascible, testy, hot-headed, chippy (informal), hot-tempered, quick-tempered, highly strung, adrenalized Definition afraid and full of fear I had often been very fearful and isolated. Synonyms timid, afraid, frightened, scared, alarmed, wired (slang), nervous, anxious, shrinking, tense, intimidated, uneasy, hesitant, apprehensive, jittery (informal), panicky, nervy (British, informal), diffident, jumpy, timorous (literary), pusillanimous (formal), faint-heartedI was so fidgety and nervous. Synonyms restless, nervous, uneasy, impatient, jittery (informal), on edge, jerky, restive, jumpy, twitchy (informal), antsy (informal) Definition nervous Investors have become jittery about the country's economy. Synonyms nervous, anxious, jumpy, twitchy (informal), wired (slang), trembling, shaky, agitated, quivering, hyper (informal), fidgety, antsy (informal) Definition nervous or apprehensive I told myself not to be so jumpy. Synonyms nervous, anxious, tense, shaky, restless, agitated, hyper (informal), apprehensive, jittery (informal), on edge, twitchy (informal), fidgety, timorous, antsy (informal), wired (slang) Definition excitable or nervous Thunderstorms always make the cat nervy. Synonyms anxious, nervous, tense, agitated, wired (slang), restless, jittery (informal), on edge, excitable, jumpy, twitchy (informal), fidgety, adrenalized Definition nervous and irritable Ever since their arrival she had felt on edge. Synonyms tense, excited, wired (slang), nervous, eager, impatient, irritable, apprehensive, edgy, uptight (informal), ill at ease, twitchy (informal), tetchy, on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), adrenalized Definition having, showing, or causing mental or emotional strain He had been very tense, but he finally relaxed. Synonyms nervous, wound up (informal), edgy, strained, wired (slang), anxious, under pressure, restless, apprehensive, jittery (informal), uptight (informal), on edge, jumpy, twitchy (informal), overwrought, strung up (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, keyed up, antsy (informal), wrought up, adrenalized Definition indicating shyness or fear A timid child, she had learnt obedience at an early age. Synonyms nervous, shy, retiring, modest, shrinking, fearful, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, timorous (literary), pusillanimous (formal), faint-hearted, irresolute, afraidDefinition lacking courage or self-confidence He is a reclusive, timorous creature. Synonyms timid, nervous, shy, retiring, frightened, shrinking, fearful, trembling, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, pusillanimous (formal), faint-hearted, irresolute, afraidAdditional synonymsDefinition (of a person) anxious or apprehensive He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions. Synonyms anxious, worried, troubled, upset, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, uncomfortable, unsettled, impatient, restless, agitated, apprehensive, edgy, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, restive, twitchy (informal), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), discomposed Definition nervously tense, irritable, or angry Penny never got uptight about exams. Synonyms tense, wired (slang), anxious, neurotic, uneasy, prickly, edgy, on the defensive, on edge, nervy (British, informal), adrenalized Definition concerned and anxious about things that may happen I'm not worried about the future. Synonyms anxious, concerned, troubled, upset, afraid, bothered, frightened, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, tense, distracted, uneasy, fearful, tormented, distraught, apprehensive, perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, overwrought, fretful, hot and bothered, unquiet, antsy (informal) |