nerves
Britishplural noun
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the imagined source of emotional control
my nerves won't stand it
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anxiety, tension, or imbalance
she's all nerves
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a very nervous person
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to irritate, annoy, or upset one
Example Sentences
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Affecting an estimated 8,000 people worldwide, SPS is a neurological disease caused by the signals from the nerves to the muscles not working properly.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
That turned out to be just a citywide case of nerves.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
In damaged tissue, pain-sensing nerves often extend into areas where they do not typically belong, increasing discomfort.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
Stock market volatility can be grueling on your nerves, but it can also create opportunities to eke out some tax savings.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
Her nerves wouldn’t let her sleep, so she decided to tell Mother a story.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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