nerves

British  

/ nɜːvz /

plural noun

1. the imagined source of emotional control

   my nerves won't stand it

2. anxiety, tension, or imbalance

   she's all nerves

3. a very nervous person

4. to irritate, annoy, or upset one

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Example Sentences

Instead, he had to have nerves of steel to par the last two holes and preserve the win.

From Los Angeles Times

By combining direct examination with informed reconstruction, they mapped out how nerves, blood vessels, and air passages likely fit inside the skull.

From Science Daily

On a night of nerves and tension, City overcame Newcastle United to secure a 2-1 win that sent a loud and ominous message: "Over to you, Arsenal."

From BBC

Low blows from Wolves, but blows that may have landed on already frayed nerves.

From BBC

The 36-year-old added that surgeons have told him he was fortunate not to have severed any nerves or tendons but that he should gradually recover following further treatment.

From BBC