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nervousness

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈnɝvəsnəs// UK //nˈɜːvəsnəs// ner·vous·ness

n. the feeling of being worried, anxious, or slightly afraid about something that is going to happen.

n. a state of being anxious or apprehensive, typically regarding an upcoming event or uncertain outcome.


SIMPLE

She felt a bit of nervousness before her first job interview.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite his extensive preparation, a slight nervousness remained as he stepped onto the stage to address the large crowd.

COMPLEX

The pervasive nervousness among investors led to a sharp decline in market activity as they awaited the central bank's announcement regarding interest rates.

Synonyms
Origin

From nervous + -ness.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'about' or 'at'.

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