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Definition nervous in American English

nervous adjective

adjective
/ˈnɜrvəs/

➡ feeling

Example

Driving on icy mountain roads makes me nervous.

Example

I got very nervous waiting for my turn to be called.

Example

She was nervous about walking home so late.

Synonyms and related words
afraid frightened scared worried nervous upset
1.1

showing that someone is feeling nervous

Example

Callum gave a slightly nervous laugh.

Synonyms and related words
worried nervous upset
1.2

a nervous illness or medical condition is caused by worry, or by working too hard, so that you feel excited when you want to relax

Example

nervous exhaustion/strain

Example

headaches caused by nervous tension

Synonyms and related words
acute advanced asymptomatic
2

a nervous person becomes easily excited and reacts quickly to things in a way that shows they are not relaxed

Example

a nervous, fidgety young man

Synonyms and related words
worried nervous upset
3

relating to the system of nerves in your body

Example

a nervous complaint

Synonyms and related words
amygdala brain brain cell
4

the same as nervous about

Example

I'm so nervous for Thursday's exam!

Definition nervous in American English