nervoso — meaning in English

English meaning

• jittery adj Nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.
• nervous adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
• taut adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.

Senses

nervoso is used for these senses in English:

• jittery nervy, jumpy, on edge
• taut (figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.

jittery — full definition

1. adj Nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.
2. adj Showing unwanted small, rapid variations, especially in an electronic signal or image.

nervous — full definition

1. adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
2. adj Relating to the nerves or nervous system.

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