Nervousness

Pronunciation: /ˈnɜrvəsˌnəs/

Definitions of nervousness

noun a state of being nervous or anxious

Example Sentences

A1 I feel nervousness before giving a presentation.

A2 Her nervousness was evident as she fidgeted with her hands.

B1 The nervousness I felt before the job interview was overwhelming.

B2 Despite his nervousness, he managed to deliver a flawless speech.

C1 Her nervousness about the upcoming exam was palpable.

C2 The actor's nervousness before going on stage was quickly replaced by confidence.

Examples of nervousness in a Sentence

formal The speaker's nervousness was evident as he stumbled over his words during the presentation.

informal I could feel her nervousness before the big job interview.

slang Don't let your nervousness get the best of you before the performance.

figurative The dark clouds in the sky seemed to mirror my nervousness before the storm hit.

Grammatical Forms of nervousness

• plural: nervousnesses
• comparative: more nervous
• superlative: most nervous
• present tense: nervousness
• future tense: will be nervousness
• perfect tense: has been nervousness
• continuous tense: is being nervousness
• singular: nervousness
• positive degree: nervousness
• infinitive: to be nervous
• gerund: being nervous
• participle: nervousnessed

Origin and Evolution of nervousness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nervousness' originated from the Latin word 'nervosus', which means 'full of nerves' or 'sensitive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nervousness' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to anxiety, tension, and unease, reflecting changes in societal attitudes towards mental health and emotional well-being.