Pronunciation: /ˈnɜrvəs ˈtɛnʃən/
noun a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from anxiety or stress
A1 She felt nervous tension before taking her driving test.
A2 The presentation caused nervous tension among the employees.
B1 His nervous tension was evident as he waited for the results of the job interview.
B2 The athlete experienced nervous tension before the championship game.
C1 The pianist managed to control her nervous tension before the performance.
C2 The CEO's nervous tension was palpable as he prepared for the crucial board meeting.
formal The presentation was met with a sense of nervous tension as the audience waited for the speaker to begin.
informal I could feel the nervous tension in the room before the big announcement was made.
slang There was so much nervous tension in the air, you could cut it with a knife.
figurative The nervous tension between the two rival teams was palpable on the field.
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