nervös — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antsy adj Restless, fidgety, and unable to sit still, often from impatience or nerves.
- anxious adj Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
- edgy adj Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.
- flustered adj Confused and agitated, especially from sudden pressure or embarrassment.
- jittery adj Nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.
- jumpy adjective Nervous, easily startled, or on edge.
- nervous adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
- nervously adv In a way that shows anxiety or unease.
- peckish adj Mildly hungry; feeling like having a small snack.
- twitchy adj Prone to twitching; jumpy or nervous.
- upset adj Unhappy, distressed, or annoyed.
Senses
nervös is used for these senses in English:
- antsy (slang) Restless, apprehensive and fidgety.
- anxious Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
- flustered Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.
- jittery nervy, jumpy, on edge
- jumpy Nervous and excited.
- nervous Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried. [from 18th c.]
- nervously In a nervous manner; feeling or displaying nervousness.
- neuropathic Of or relating to neuropathy.
anxious — full definition
- adj Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
- adj Eagerly wanting something, often with a hint of impatience.