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nervousness

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/nɨɾ.vu.ˈziʒ.mu/ner·vo·sis·mo

Definition

1

A 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