noun B1 Intermediate

nervousness

Nervousness (noun) means the state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive. Example: “A little nervousness before a performance is completely normal.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe feeling or state of being nervous.

Common pairings

a wave of nervousness hide your nervousness

Word forms

nervousnesses plural

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Etymology

From nervous + the noun-forming suffix -ness.

Synonyms

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nerves jumpiness jitteriness restiveness

Related words

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Rhymes for nervousness

seriousness consciousness righteousness unconsciousness

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Frequently asked questions

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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