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nervousness
nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/nɨɾ.vu.ˈziʒ.mu/ner·vo·sis·mo
Definition
1A state of emotional agitation, anxiety, or tension, often accompanied by physical restlessness.
Usage examples
“The nervousness before the performance was overwhelming.”
“He tried to hide his nervousness with a smile.”
Common combinations
fit of nervousnessto control one's nervousnesssymptoms of nervousnessto cause nervousness