Nervous

usgb/ˈnɜːrvəs/
adjective

Feeling anxious or scared, often because of something that might happen.

She felt very nervous before her exam.
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Often appears as...

  • nervous about
  • nervous before
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Expectation Anxiety

Used when fear of the unknown or future events causes anxiety.

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I'm nervous about the results; they could change everything.
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Emotion Intensity

The degree varies from slight unease to intense fear.

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She was a bit nervous meeting his parents, but it went well.
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Non-Medical Use

Commonly used in everyday situations, not related to medical conditions.

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Jack gets nervous before every football match.
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