Ingles

nervousness

gb/nˈɚvəsnəs/ us/nˈɚvəsnəs/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B2 state
1

an anxious, worried feeling

A feeling of worry or fear.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone's] nervousness (about/before [something])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use it like an adjective ("I am nervousness"); use "I have/feel nervousness" or "I am nervous."
Mga kasingkahulugan
anxiety (Often stronger or more general worry.) | apprehension (Nervous worry about something that may happen.) | unease (A mild, general feeling of discomfort or worry.)
Mga kasalungat
calm (A relaxed state without nervous feelings.) | confidence (Feeling sure of yourself rather than worried.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
emotions |mental_health |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I feel nervousness before tests.
  • My nervousness goes away after a few minutes.
Pangngalan B2 property
2

shaky signs of being nervous

Shaking or tension that shows you are nervous.

Padron ng paggamit: nervousness in [someone's] voice/hands/movements
Mga kasingkahulugan
tremor (Physical shaking; does not always imply worry.) | shakiness (Directly focuses on physical unsteadiness.)
Mga kasalungat
steadiness (Firm, controlled movement or voice.) | composure (Calm self-control in behavior and speech.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
emotions |body_and_health |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • There was nervousness in my voice.
  • My hands shook with nervousness.
Pangngalan C1 state
3

widespread unease in a group

When many people feel worried or unsure.

Padron ng paggamit: nervousness about [something] / nervousness in [a market/city/group]
Mga kasingkahulugan
uncertainty (Focuses on not knowing what will happen, not the feeling itself.) | jitters (Informal; often used in headlines for markets.) | anxiety (Stronger and more emotional; can be individual or collective.)
Mga kasalungat
reassurance (A feeling of confidence because worries are reduced.) | optimism (A positive expectation rather than worry.)
Mga kolokasyon
market nervousness |investor nervousness |public nervousness |renewed nervousness |rising nervousness |nervousness about inflation |nervousness over security |nervousness ahead of elections |widespread nervousness |fuel nervousness
Mga tema
news |business |politics |society
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • There is nervousness in the market.
  • People felt nervousness about the storm.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
nervousness
IPA
GB/nˈɚvəsnəs/
US/nˈɚvəsnəs/
Mga pantig at diin
nervous - ness (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (nervous)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: nervousness
  • Plural: nervousness
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
nerve noun B1 nervous adjective A2 nervously adverb B1
Related words
unnerve verb C1 unnerving adjective
Advanced or less common
nerveless adjective
Mga ekspresyon

a bundle of nerves

1
/ə bˈʌndəl əv nˈɚvz/
idiom

person who is very nervous

A person who feels extremely nervous and tense.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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