Word
nervousness
Phoneticsner·vous·ness
US/ˈnɝvəsnəs/
UK/nˈɜːvəsnəs/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She felt a bit of nervousness before her first job interview.”
“Despite his extensive preparation, a slight nervousness remained as he stepped onto the stage to address the large crowd.”
“The pervasive nervousness among investors led to a sharp decline in market activity as they awaited the central bank's announcement regarding interest rates.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'about' or 'at'.
Etymology
From nervous + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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