NERVOUSNESS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word nervousness. (close relations)
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anxiety | nounn | |||||||
noun • (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic • a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune | ||||||||
apprehension | nounn | |||||||
noun • fearful expectation or anticipation • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • painful expectation • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) | ||||||||
edginess | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable | ||||||||
fear | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) • an anxious feeling • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event • be afraid or scared of; be frightened of • be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement • be uneasy or apprehensive about • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||||
jitters | nounn | |||||||
noun • extreme nervousness | ||||||||
restlessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active • a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay • a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion • inability to rest or relax or be still | ||||||||
stress | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • special emphasis attached to something • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent • test the limits of • to suffer from stress | ||||||||
tension | nounn | |||||||
noun • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • the physical condition of being stretched or strained • a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature) • (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body • feelings of hostility that are not manifest • the action of stretching something tight | ||||||||
unease | nounn | |||||||
noun • physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) • the trait of seeming ill at ease | ||||||||
unrest | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development • a feeling of restless agitation | ||||||||
worry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • a strong feeling of anxiety verb • be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy • be concerned with • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress • be on the mind of • lacerate by biting • touch or rub constantly | ||||||||
agita | nounn | |||||||
noun • Dyspepsia • Mental aggravation; annoyance | ||||||||
butterflies | nounn | |||||||
noun • diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings • a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down verb • flutter like a butterfly • cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||||
jitteriness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters | ||||||||
jumpiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters | ||||||||
nerves | nounn | |||||||
noun • an uneasy psychological state • control of your emotions | ||||||||
restiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters • characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright • The characteristic of being resistant of control, stubborn. | ||||||||
nervosity | nounn | |||||||
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