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nervousness

American  
[nur-vuhs-nis] / ˈnɜr vəs nɪs /

noun

  1. the state or condition of being highly, acutely, or unnaturally uneasy or excitable.

    There is always an element of nervousness or stage fright in public speaking.

    High levels of thyroid hormones can cause side effects such as weight loss, rapid heart rate, and nervousness.

Other Word Forms

  • nonnervousness noun
  • overnervousness noun
  • seminervousness noun
  • unnervousness noun

Etymology

Origin of nervousness

nervous ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The sell-off - part of a global correction in traditional software and IT stocks - preceded the market nervousness caused by recent geopolitical uncertainty, and is particularly significant for India.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Broadcom’s stock has fallen 9% this year, despite a 64% jump over 12 months, amid software selloffs and investor nervousness.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

"I could feel the nervousness inside the stadium," Slot said, after a strange game where Liverpool were clinical if not always in control.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The ad shows a mother easing her young son’s nervousness about a new home by using Gemini to imagine how they’ll decorate it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

A wave of relief and then nervousness rushes through me.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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