nervousness

[ nur-vuhs-nis ]
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noun
  1. the state or condition of being highly, acutely, or unnaturally uneasy or excitable:There is always an element of nervousness or stage fright in public speaking.High levels of thyroid hormones can cause side effects such as weight loss, rapid heart rate, and nervousness.

Origin of nervousness

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Other words from nervousness

  • non·nerv·ous·ness, noun
  • o·ver·nerv·ous·ness, noun
  • sem·i·nerv·ous·ness, noun
  • un·nerv·ous·ness, noun

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