nervousness
gb/nˈɚvəsnəs/ us/nˈɚvəsnəs/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B2
state
1
an anxious, worried feeling
A feeling of worry or fear.
Vzorec užití:
[someone's] nervousness (about/before [something])
Častá chyba:
Learners may use it like an adjective ("I am nervousness"); use "I have/feel nervousness" or "I am nervous."
Synonyma
anxiety (Often stronger or more general worry.)
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apprehension (Nervous worry about something that may happen.)
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unease (A mild, general feeling of discomfort or worry.)
Antonyma
calm (A relaxed state without nervous feelings.)
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confidence (Feeling sure of yourself rather than worried.)
Kolokace
feel nervousness
|sudden nervousness
|growing nervousness
|overcome nervousness
|hide nervousness
|nervousness about something
|nervousness before something
|a sense of nervousness
|signs of nervousness
|deal with nervousness
Témata
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Příklady
- She tried to hide her nervousness during the interview.
- There was a lot of nervousness before the exam results came out.
- His nervousness eased once he started speaking.
Učební příklady
- I feel nervousness before tests.
- My nervousness goes away after a few minutes.
Podstatné jméno
B2
property
2
shaky signs of being nervous
Shaking or tension that shows you are nervous.
Vzorec užití:
nervousness in [someone's] voice/hands/movements
Synonyma
tremor (Physical shaking; does not always imply worry.)
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shakiness (Directly focuses on physical unsteadiness.)
Antonyma
steadiness (Firm, controlled movement or voice.)
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composure (Calm self-control in behavior and speech.)
Kolokace
nervousness in her voice
|nervousness in his hands
|betray nervousness
|show nervousness
|detect nervousness
|noticeable nervousness
|barely concealed nervousness
|mask nervousness
|tremble with nervousness
|speak with nervousness
Témata
emotions
|body_and_health
|communication
Příklady
- I heard nervousness in his voice when he answered the phone.
- Her nervousness showed in the way she kept tapping her foot.
- The camera picked up the nervousness in his hands.
Učební příklady
- There was nervousness in my voice.
- My hands shook with nervousness.
Podstatné jméno
C1
state
3
widespread unease in a group
When many people feel worried or unsure.
Vzorec užití:
nervousness about [something] / nervousness in [a market/city/group]
Synonyma
uncertainty (Focuses on not knowing what will happen, not the feeling itself.)
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jitters (Informal; often used in headlines for markets.)
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anxiety (Stronger and more emotional; can be individual or collective.)
Antonyma
reassurance (A feeling of confidence because worries are reduced.)
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optimism (A positive expectation rather than worry.)
Kolokace
market nervousness
|investor nervousness
|public nervousness
|renewed nervousness
|rising nervousness
|nervousness about inflation
|nervousness over security
|nervousness ahead of elections
|widespread nervousness
|fuel nervousness
Témata
news
|business
|politics
|society
Příklady
- Market nervousness increased after the unexpected announcement.
- There was nervousness in the office as layoffs were rumored.
- The report helped calm public nervousness about the new policy.
Učební příklady
- There is nervousness in the market.
- People felt nervousness about the storm.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
nervousness
IPA
GB/nˈɚvəsnəs/
US/nˈɚvəsnəs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
nervous - ness (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (nervous)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: nervousness
- Plural: nervousness
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a bundle of nerves
1/ə bˈʌndəl əv nˈɚvz/
idiom
person who is very nervous
A person who feels extremely nervous and tense.
Příklady
- Before the exam, I was a bundle of nerves.
- She walked into the interview a bundle of nerves.
- He’s always a bundle of nerves before a big game.
a bundle of nerves
1/ə bˈʌndəl əv nˈɚvz/
idiom
informal
extremely nervous person
A very nervous person.
Příklady
- She was a bundle of nerves before the presentation.
- After the near miss, he was a bundle of nerves for hours.
- I’m a bundle of nerves when I have to fly.
be on edge
1/bˈi ˈɔn ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
tense and easily upset
To feel tense and nervous.
Příklady
- Everyone was on edge while they waited for the decision.
- I’ve been on edge all day because of the news.
- He gets on edge when he has to speak in public.
calm your nerves
1/kˈɑm jˈʊɹ nˈɚvz/
fixed phrase
reduce your nervous feelings
To make yourself feel less nervous or afraid.
Příklady
- She drank a glass of water to calm her nerves before speaking.
- Deep breathing can help calm your nerves before an exam.
calm your nerves
1/kˈɑm jˈʊɹ nˈɚvz/
fixed phrase
reduce your nervous feelings
To feel less nervous.
Příklady
- She took a few deep breaths to calm her nerves.
- A cup of tea helped calm my nerves.
- He tried to calm his nerves by joking with friends.
get cold feet
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊld fˈit/
idiom
informal
Become too nervous to do something planned
To feel too afraid to do something you had planned to do.
Příklady
- She got cold feet before her wedding day.
- He was going to speak up but got cold feet.
get cold feet
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊld fˈit/
idiom
informal
lose courage at last moment
To be too nervous to do something you planned.
Příklady
- He got cold feet and canceled the trip the day before.
- I almost got cold feet about quitting my job.
- She didn’t get cold feet, even when things went wrong.
have butterflies (in your stomach)
1/hˈæv bˈʌtɚflˌaɪz ˈɪn jˈʊɹ stˈʌmək/
idiom
informal
feel nervous excitement
To feel nervous before something.
Příklady
- I always have butterflies in my stomach before I perform.
- She had butterflies when she opened the email with the results.
- Do you get butterflies before a first date?
have the jitters
1/hˈæv ðə d͡ʒˈɪtɚz/
fixed phrase
informal
feel jumpy and nervous
To feel very nervous.
Příklady
- He had the jitters before his first day at work.
- I’m not scared, I just have the jitters.
- The whole team had the jitters in the final minutes.
nerves of steel
1/nˈɚvz əv stˈil/
idiom
extreme calm under pressure
Having a very strong ability to stay calm and not afraid in very difficult or dangerous situations.
Příklady
- A pilot needs nerves of steel to land in such conditions.
- Pilots need nerves of steel to handle emergencies.
- She showed nerves of steel during the crisis.
- You must have nerves of steel to work in an emergency room.
- The negotiator showed nerves of steel during the crisis.
nerves of steel
1/nˈɚvz əv stˈil/
idiom
stay calm under pressure
To stay calm in scary situations.
Příklady
- You need nerves of steel to do that job.
- She showed nerves of steel in the final seconds of the match.
- He has nerves of steel when everyone else panics.