Synonyms for

Nervousness

Verb / ˈnɜ:vʌsnʌs / Another word for nervousness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state of being anxious or worried.

Synonyms & similar words

nerves jitteriness restiveness jumpiness anxiety apprehension edginess jitters unease tension worry fear agitation disquiet disquietude perturbation restlessness trepidation fidgetiness fretfulness nerviness jumpiness neurosis stress

Example sentences

  1. The nervousness before a big test can be overwhelming.
  2. She felt a lot of nervousness before her dance recital.
  3. His nervousness caused him to stutter during the speech.
  4. The team's nervousness was evident as they prepared for the championship game.
  5. The nervousness of the students was palpable during the lockdown drill.

Quotes

  • "Nervousness is just energy waiting to be transformed." - Tony Robbins
  • "Nervousness is the mother of invention." - Austin O'Malley
  • "I get the nervousness, I get the fear of failure, I get the fear of rejection. But I also know that nothing good in my life has ever happened from hiding away." - Drew Barrymore

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