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

“The Pit and the Pendulum,” the first half of the program, translates especially well to this setting, its dark sense of demented confinement keeping my nerves on high alert.

From Los Angeles Times

That turned out to be just a citywide case of nerves.

From Los Angeles Times

In damaged tissue, pain-sensing nerves often extend into areas where they do not typically belong, increasing discomfort.

From Science Daily

The team found that this brain region is also linked to nerves that constrict blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

From Science Daily

Stock market volatility can be grueling on your nerves, but it can also create opportunities to eke out some tax savings.

From Barron's