Meaning & Definition of word "Nervous"

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    Nervous

    /ˈnɜːrvəs/

    adjective:

    • 1. Characterized by or showing feelings of anxiety or apprehension.
      • Example: She was nervous about speaking in front of the large audience.
    • 2. Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious.
      • Example: He was a nervous driver, constantly checking his mirrors.
    • 3. Relating to the nerves or the nervous system.
      • Example: The doctor explained that the nervous response can be triggered by stress.

    Etymology

    Late Latin 'nervosus', from 'nervus', meaning 'nerve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nervous breakdown:

    A period of mental illness or emotional instability.

    nervous wreck:

    Someone who is extremely anxious or distressed.

    butterflies in my stomach:

    Feeling nervous or anxious before a certain event.

    Related Words

    anxiety:

    A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

    apprehension:

    An anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

    tense:

    In a state of mental or nervous strain.

    jumpy:

    Easily startled or anxious.

    Slang Meanings of nervous

    Meaning: On edge

    Example Sentence: He's been on edge all day with the deadline looming.

    Meaning: Freaked out

    Example Sentence: She was totally freaked out before her big exam.

    Meaning: Spazzing

    Example Sentence: He was spazzing over the test results.

    Meaning: Butterfly vibes

    Example Sentence: I get butterfly vibes every time I go to a party.