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Nervous

adjective

/ˈnɜː.vəs/

Meaning

feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated

anxious, worried, or fearful about something

She felt nervous before her job interview.

She felt nervous before giving her presentation.

nervous wreck

anxious, worried, tense, uneasy, restless, jittery

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anxious, worried, tense, uneasy

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anxious, uneasy, tense, restless, jittery

calm, relaxed, confident, composed

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calm, relaxed, confident, composed

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calm, relaxed, confident

nervous system, feel nervous, nervous energy, nervous about, nervous smile, nervous feeling, nervous breakdown

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nervous system, feel nervous, nervous energy

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nervous about, nervous smile, nervous feeling, nervous breakdown

using high-flown or pompous language

Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.

in accordance with fact or reality; correct

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight