nervousness

CEFRB1

/nˈɜrvəsnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A worried or uneasy feeling.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state or quality of being nervous.

Examples

  • A touch of nervousness is besetting me because I have a German exam tomorrow.

  • Tom and Mary tried to hide their nervousness.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • Tom tried to hide his nervousness.

  • A part of the nervousness at Chelsea involves whether any more sponsors will follow the telecommunications and internet service provider Three in withdrawing support, at least temporarily.

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His blank was obvious from his trembling hands and sweating forehead.

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Origin

noun

From nervous + -ness.