nervous

[ nur-vuhs ]

/ ˈnɜr vəs /

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adjective

highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.

of or relating to the nerves: nervous tension.

affecting the nerves: nervous diseases.

suffering from, characterized by, or originating in disordered nerves.

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.

Origin of nervous

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin nervōsus sinewy, equivalent to nerv(us) nerve + -ōsus-ous

SYNONYMS FOR nervous

1 fearful, timid, timorous.

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ANTONYMS FOR nervous

1 confident, bold.

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OTHER WORDS FROM nervous

nerv·ous·ly, adverbnerv·ous·ness, nounnon·ner·vous, adjectivenon·ner·vous·ly, adverb

non·ner·vous·ness, nouno·ver·nerv·ous, adjectiveo·ver·nerv·ous·ly, adverbo·ver·nerv·ous·ness, nounsem·i·nerv·ous, adjectivesem·i·nerv·ous·ly, adverbsem·i·nerv·ous·ness, nounun·nerv·ous, adjectiveun·nerv·ous·ly, adverbun·nerv·ous·ness, noun

Words nearby nervous

nervine, nerving, nervon, nervonic acid, nervosity, nervous, nervous bladder, nervous breakdown, nervous exhaustion, nervous indigestion, nervous lobe

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Example sentences from the Web for nervous

So I went through training for about a year of meditation work, of breath work, of learning restorative yoga poses, learning the difference between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.
How Yoga Got Oge Egbuonu Into Filmmaking|Daniel Malloy|October 6, 2020|Ozy
The 12-point form has made many families nervous, and special education attorneys Huntsberry spoke with said there is some cause for concern.
Morning Report: Prop. 15 Is Breaking Dems’ Brains|Voice of San Diego|October 6, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Democrats, who went to court immediately to challenge this, saw it as evidence that Republicans are nervous.
The Trailer: The seven political states of Texas|David Weigel|October 4, 2020|Washington Post
Poor glucose control, the hallmark of diabetes, can lead to all sorts of issues with the kidney, heart, liver, and nervous system.
All the conditions we know increase your risk of dying from COVID-19|Sara Kiley Watson|October 2, 2020|Popular Science

If I’m going to put myself in the shoes of a 19-year-old, I might be nervous to tell someone like me who I was hanging out with as well.
What’s It Like to Be a Contact Tracer? We Spoke With 3 to Find Out.|by Logan Jaffe|October 1, 2020|ProPublica
In this nervous city in an embattled country, even small explosions can have a big impact.
Is Putin Turning to Terrorism in Ukraine?|Anna Nemtsova|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Are you excited, nervous, afraid, all of the above for the new Star Wars films?
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire|William O’Connor|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Nervous fans can keep a vigilant eye on it via a webcam hosted on the town website that offers 24-hour goat viewing.
Sweden’s Burning Christmas Goat|Nina Strochlic|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Truth be told, there is no one better at capturing the agony and alarm of a woman in the throes of a nervous breakdown than Moore.
Julianne Moore Is Oscar Gold in ‘Still Alice’|Marlow Stern|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He's watching it because of his fondness for Bergman and because, he says, “She'll be nervous about my opinion.”
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was slightly open, to his nervous fancy it seemed to be shaking.
The Avenger|E. Phillips Oppenheim
In opposition to Dewey's argument, it would be reasonable to contend that plasticity is inherent in all nervous substance.
John Dewey's logical theory|Delton Thomas Howard
Of nervous force and brain-power as the real source of intelligence, they 87had no idea.
British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Volume LIV|Various
"And so have I," confessed Alec, with a little dry, nervous laugh.
In Quest of Gold|Alfred St. Johnston
A little later, smiling in a nervous way he had of late, Young Van turned toward the headquarters tent.
The Road Builders|Samuel Merwin

British Dictionary definitions for nervous

nervous

/ (ˈnɜːvəs) /

adjective

very excitable or sensitive; highly strung

(often foll by of) apprehensive or worriedI'm nervous of traffic

of, relating to, or containing nerves; neuralnervous tissue

affecting the nerves or nervous tissuea nervous disease

archaic active, vigorous, or forceful

Derived forms of nervous

nervously, adverbnervousness, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for nervous

nervous

[ nûr′vəs ]

adj.

Of or relating to the nerves or nervous system.

Stemming from or affecting the nerves or nervous system, as a disease.

Easily agitated or distressed.

单词	nervous
释义	nervous [ nur-vuhs ] / ˈnɜr vəs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR nervous ON THESAURUS.COM adjective highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress. of or relating to the nerves: nervous tension. affecting the nerves: nervous diseases. suffering from, characterized by, or originating in disordered nerves. 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. Origin of nervous 1350–1400; Middle English <Latin nervōsus sinewy, equivalent to nerv(us) nerve + -ōsus-ous SYNONYMS FOR nervous 1 fearful, timid, timorous. SEE SYNONYMS FOR nervous ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR nervous 1 confident, bold. SEE ANTONYMS FOR nervous ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM nervous nerv·ous·ly, adverbnerv·ous·ness, nounnon·ner·vous, adjectivenon·ner·vous·ly, adverb non·ner·vous·ness, nouno·ver·nerv·ous, adjectiveo·ver·nerv·ous·ly, adverbo·ver·nerv·ous·ness, nounsem·i·nerv·ous, adjectivesem·i·nerv·ous·ly, adverbsem·i·nerv·ous·ness, nounun·nerv·ous, adjectiveun·nerv·ous·ly, adverbun·nerv·ous·ness, noun Words nearby nervous nervine, nerving, nervon, nervonic acid, nervosity, nervous, nervous bladder, nervous breakdown, nervous exhaustion, nervous indigestion, nervous lobe Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nervous So I went through training for about a year of meditation work, of breath work, of learning restorative yoga poses, learning the difference between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. How Yoga Got Oge Egbuonu Into Filmmaking\|Daniel Malloy\|October 6, 2020\|Ozy The 12-point form has made many families nervous, and special education attorneys Huntsberry spoke with said there is some cause for concern. Morning Report: Prop. 15 Is Breaking Dems’ Brains\|Voice of San Diego\|October 6, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Democrats, who went to court immediately to challenge this, saw it as evidence that Republicans are nervous. The Trailer: The seven political states of Texas\|David Weigel\|October 4, 2020\|Washington Post Poor glucose control, the hallmark of diabetes, can lead to all sorts of issues with the kidney, heart, liver, and nervous system. All the conditions we know increase your risk of dying from COVID-19\|Sara Kiley Watson\|October 2, 2020\|Popular Science If I’m going to put myself in the shoes of a 19-year-old, I might be nervous to tell someone like me who I was hanging out with as well. What’s It Like to Be a Contact Tracer? We Spoke With 3 to Find Out.\|by Logan Jaffe\|October 1, 2020\|ProPublica In this nervous city in an embattled country, even small explosions can have a big impact. Is Putin Turning to Terrorism in Ukraine?\|Anna Nemtsova\|January 6, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Are you excited, nervous, afraid, all of the above for the new Star Wars films? Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire\|William O’Connor\|January 6, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Nervous fans can keep a vigilant eye on it via a webcam hosted on the town website that offers 24-hour goat viewing. Sweden’s Burning Christmas Goat\|Nina Strochlic\|December 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Truth be told, there is no one better at capturing the agony and alarm of a woman in the throes of a nervous breakdown than Moore. Julianne Moore Is Oscar Gold in ‘Still Alice’\|Marlow Stern\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He's watching it because of his fondness for Bergman and because, he says, “She'll be nervous about my opinion.” Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days\|David Freeman\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was slightly open, to his nervous fancy it seemed to be shaking. The Avenger\|E. Phillips Oppenheim In opposition to Dewey's argument, it would be reasonable to contend that plasticity is inherent in all nervous substance. John Dewey's logical theory\|Delton Thomas Howard Of nervous force and brain-power as the real source of intelligence, they 87had no idea. British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Volume LIV\|Various "And so have I," confessed Alec, with a little dry, nervous laugh. In Quest of Gold\|Alfred St. Johnston A little later, smiling in a nervous way he had of late, Young Van turned toward the headquarters tent. The Road Builders\|Samuel Merwin British Dictionary definitions for nervous nervous / (ˈnɜːvəs) / adjective very excitable or sensitive; highly strung (often foll by of) apprehensive or worriedI'm nervous of traffic of, relating to, or containing nerves; neuralnervous tissue affecting the nerves or nervous tissuea nervous disease archaic active, vigorous, or forceful Derived forms of nervous nervously, adverbnervousness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to nervous shaky, apprehensive, irritable, afraid, concerned, volatile, agitated, hysterical, jumpy, weak, uneasy, uptight, tense, timid, hesitant, skittish, shy, edgy, jittery, annoyed Medical definitions for nervous nervous [ nûr′vəs ] adj. Of or relating to the nerves or nervous system. Stemming from or affecting the nerves or nervous system, as a disease. Easily agitated or distressed. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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nervous

adjective

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adjective

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