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NERVOUSNESS Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word nervousness. (exact relations)
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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Best Hypernyms For NERVOUSNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nervousness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
anxiety disposition temperament
Phrases (4)
mental conditionmental statepsychological conditionpsychological state

Alternatives for ANXIETY

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