Definition of Nervous
Nervous
ner·vous


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
to be anxious and in a state of agitation or apprehension;

e.g. I was nervous about the outcome of the election.

(adjective)
relating to the nerves; affecting the nerves;

e.g. The parasympathetic nervous system.

(adjective)
timid or apprehensive;

e.g. He had a nervous smile on his face.



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Quotes
  • "There are two types of speakers: those that are nervous and those that are liars." -- Mark Twain




Phrases
  • cold sweat



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