Nervousness Meaning
/nˈɜrvəsnəs/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state or quality of being nervous.
Sentence Examples
A touch of nervousness is besetting me because I have a German exam tomorrow.
Tom tried to hide his nervousness.
Tom and Mary tried to hide their nervousness.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ was obvious from his trembling hands and sweating forehead.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Deep breathing exercises can help to reduce ____ before a public performance.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English nervous Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English nervousness From nervous + -ness.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2022 March 11, David Hytner, “Chelsea are in crisis but there is no will to leave club on their knees”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 07 Apr 2022:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ was obvious from his trembling hands and sweating forehead.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Deep breathing exercises can help to reduce ____ before a public performance.