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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of nervousness

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

Example Sentences

It suggests a nervousness among investors at the start of the final full trading week of 2025.

From Barron's

And while investors naturally expressed initial nervousness at the deal’s size and ambition, its long-term logic is clear.

From The Wall Street Journal

“While there is some nervousness about the potential for inflation to remain elevated due to tariff-induced price hikes, the news on the jobs market is increasingly concerning.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"You forget the tough times, the nervousness and anxiety that went into that," Cook tells the Test Match Special podcast.

From BBC

They were very clear on what their expectation was and what they wanted to accomplish, so that has quelled some of the nervousness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• agitation
• anger
• disquiet
• impatience
• jitters
• sensitivity
• stage fright
• stress
• tension
• turbulence
• uneasiness
• worry