noun
B1
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nervousness
Nervousness (noun) means the state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive. Example: “A little nervousness before a performance is completely normal.”
noun
1
The state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive.
"A little nervousness before a performance is completely normal."
"You could sense the nervousness in the room before the announcement."
How to use nervousness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling or state of being nervous.
Common pairings
a wave of nervousness
hide your nervousness
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Word forms
- Plural
- nervousnesses
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Etymology
From nervous + the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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What does “nervousness” mean?
The word “nervousness” means the state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive. In plain terms, the feeling or state of being nervous.
How do you use “nervousness” in a sentence?
Here is “nervousness” used in a sentence: “A little nervousness before a performance is completely normal.”
What part of speech is “nervousness”?
“Nervousness” is a noun.
What is the meaning of nervousness?
"nervousness" (noun) means the state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive.
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