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nervous
[ nur-vuhs ]
/ ËnÉr vÉs /
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British Dictionary definitions for nervous
nervous
/ (ËnÉËvÉs) /
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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for nervous
nervous
[ nĂ»râČvÉs ]
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.
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