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Common collocations with nervousness in American Collocation

nervousness noun uncountable

US /ˈnɜrvəsnəs/

slight

certain
slight

There was a slight nervousness about our play last weekend.

natural

natural
understandable

I detect an understandable nervousness on your part.

early or apparent

apparent
initial

Despite her apparent nervousness, she had a deep assurance about her.

anxiety
excitement
irritability
restlessness
tension

The most common side effects are restlessness, nervousness, and headaches.

degree
feeling
sign
trace

In most cases, outward signs of nervousness evaporate within two or three minutes of starting the interview.

hide or overcome nervousness

hide
overcome

In the end, I overcame my initial nervousness.

show nervousness

betray

Sue was quiet and when she did speak her voice betrayed a slight nervousness.

cause nervousness

cause

Caffeine can elevate blood pressure, and cause nervousness or irritability.