Does nervous mean scared?
1 : having or showing feelings of worry, fear, or anxiety Having to give a speech makes me nervous. 2 : easily becoming worried, frightened, or anxious She’s a nervous driver.
How do you spell nervous in English?
adjective. highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress. of or relating to the nerves: nervous tension.
What does neeves mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : sinew, tendon strain every nerve. 2 : any of the filamentous bands of nervous tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nerve impulses, and are made up of axons and dendrites together with protective and supportive structures.
What is the noun of nervous?
/ˈnɜːvəsnəs/ /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/ [uncountable] the feeling of being anxious about something or afraid of something. He tried to hide his nervousness.
What sort of word is nervous?
Easily agitated or alarmed. Apprehensive or anxious. Relating to or affecting the nerves.
What is a good word for nervous?
What is another word for nervous?
| agitated | anxious |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | overwrought |
| tense | timid |
| uptight | jittery |
| taut | unsettled |
How would you describe someone who is nervous?
Nervousness: agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious; highly strung.
Why do I suddenly get nervous?
Anxiety can be caused by a variety of things: stress, genetics, brain chemistry, traumatic events, or environmental factors. Symptoms can be reduced with anti-anxiety medication. But even with medication, people may still experience some anxiety or even panic attacks.