Nervous
adjective
Feeling anxious or scared, often because of something that might happen.
She felt very nervous before her exam.
Often appears as...
- nervous about
- nervous before
adjective
Easily agitated or alarmed.
You must be patient with him. He's a nervous type.
Often appears as...
- nervous person
- nervous type
adjective
Related to the nerves or nervous system.
He's suffering from a nervous disorder.
Often appears as...
- nervous disorder
- nervous system
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Technical
adjective
Showing skill or sensitivity in dealing with people or difficult issues.
A nervous negotiation with the kidnappers
Often appears as...
- nervous negotiation
- nervous handling
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Approving
adjective
Feeling anxious or scared, often because of something that might happen.
She felt very nervous before her exam.
Often appears as...
- nervous about
- nervous before
adjective
Easily agitated or alarmed.
You must be patient with him. He's a nervous type.
Often appears as...
- nervous person
- nervous type
adjective
Related to the nerves or nervous system.
He's suffering from a nervous disorder.
Often appears as...
- nervous disorder
- nervous system
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Showing skill or sensitivity in dealing with people or difficult issues.
A nervous negotiation with the kidnappers
Often appears as...
- nervous negotiation
- nervous handling
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Anxiety
Used when fear of the unknown or future events causes anxiety.
I'm nervous about the results; they could change everything.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion Intensity
The degree varies from slight unease to intense fear.
She was a bit nervous meeting his parents, but it went well.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Medical Use
Commonly used in everyday situations, not related to medical conditions.
Jack gets nervous before every football match.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Anxiety
Used when fear of the unknown or future events causes anxiety.
I'm nervous about the results; they could change everything.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion Intensity
The degree varies from slight unease to intense fear.
She was a bit nervous meeting his parents, but it went well.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Medical Use
Commonly used in everyday situations, not related to medical conditions.
Jack gets nervous before every football match.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Anxiety
Used when fear of the unknown or future events causes anxiety.
I'm nervous about the results; they could change everything.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion Intensity
The degree varies from slight unease to intense fear.
She was a bit nervous meeting his parents, but it went well.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Medical Use
Commonly used in everyday situations, not related to medical conditions.
Jack gets nervous before every football match.
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Life lessons from a...
people here it just becomes like it becomes a lot so it's like a magician like you took something that wasn't alive and you made it come alive awesome what else is a puppeteer an actor you look at the puppet and you get it and you go what kind of character can this be well he could be nervous like he was or he could just be like you know mr. Chopra but hey guy welcome to the
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What happens when you...
observed along with physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, low blood pressure and rapid breathing or signs of central nervous system disfunction such as confused behavior, aggression or loss of consciousness. The most feasible and accurate way to assess core body temperature is with a rectal thermometer
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Filming Antarctica's...
is reaching down from the cold world above the guys came up utterly exhausted and we set it to run for an eight hour eight hour time lapse and we knew we then had to go away and the next day uh come back to retrieve and we we came back and there was a you know we were very nervous you know with
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How your muscular system...
or the body's tiniest skeletal muscle, a one-millimeter-long tissue fragment called the stapedius that's nestled deep inside the ear. Wherever they occur, skeletal muscles are connected to the somatic nervous system, which gives us almost complete control over their movements.
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Why the insect brain is...
along their bodies. Together with the brain, these local ganglia form the insect nervous system. While an insect can do a lot with just its local ganglia, the brain is still crucial for its survival. An insect's brain lets it perceive the world through sight and smell.
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
and while I was out there floating, I started to get a little bit nervous. Actually, I was totally freaking out -- -- and I was borderline hypothermic, and my friends eventually had to help me out of the water. And I don't know if it was delirium setting in or what,
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Human Body 101 PIPE...
cardiovascular and nervous systems are also utilized by the lymphatic system a collection of lymph nodes and vessels that help regulate the body's defenses Also called the immune system the lymphatic system uses neural pathways to transmit information
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What makes muscles grow?...
so your brain appeals to other muscles for help. You plant your feet, tighten your belly, and tense your back, generating enough force to yank it open. Your nervous system has just leveraged the resources you already have, other muscles,
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Secrets of the X...
The X chromosome, on the other hand, contains important genes for things other than sex determination or reproduction, like nervous system development, skeletal muscle function, and the receptors in the eyes that detect green light.
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How does caffeine keep...
it's toxic to insects. But when they consume it in lower doses, as it's found in nectar, it can actually help them remember and revisit flowers. In the human body, caffeine acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system.
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Life lessons from a...
people here it just becomes like it becomes a lot so it's like a magician like you took something that wasn't alive and you made it come alive awesome what else is a puppeteer an actor you look at the puppet and you get it and you go what kind of character can this be well he could be nervous like he was or he could just be like you know mr. Chopra but hey guy welcome to the
Video examples
What happens when you...
observed along with physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, low blood pressure and rapid breathing or signs of central nervous system disfunction such as confused behavior, aggression or loss of consciousness. The most feasible and accurate way to assess core body temperature is with a rectal thermometer
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
is reaching down from the cold world above the guys came up utterly exhausted and we set it to run for an eight hour eight hour time lapse and we knew we then had to go away and the next day uh come back to retrieve and we we came back and there was a you know we were very nervous you know with
Video examples
How your muscular system...
or the body's tiniest skeletal muscle, a one-millimeter-long tissue fragment called the stapedius that's nestled deep inside the ear. Wherever they occur, skeletal muscles are connected to the somatic nervous system, which gives us almost complete control over their movements.
Video examples
Why the insect brain is...
along their bodies. Together with the brain, these local ganglia form the insect nervous system. While an insect can do a lot with just its local ganglia, the brain is still crucial for its survival. An insect's brain lets it perceive the world through sight and smell.
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
and while I was out there floating, I started to get a little bit nervous. Actually, I was totally freaking out -- -- and I was borderline hypothermic, and my friends eventually had to help me out of the water. And I don't know if it was delirium setting in or what,
Video examples
Human Body 101 PIPE...
cardiovascular and nervous systems are also utilized by the lymphatic system a collection of lymph nodes and vessels that help regulate the body's defenses Also called the immune system the lymphatic system uses neural pathways to transmit information
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
so your brain appeals to other muscles for help. You plant your feet, tighten your belly, and tense your back, generating enough force to yank it open. Your nervous system has just leveraged the resources you already have, other muscles,
Video examples
Secrets of the X...
The X chromosome, on the other hand, contains important genes for things other than sex determination or reproduction, like nervous system development, skeletal muscle function, and the receptors in the eyes that detect green light.
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How does caffeine keep...
it's toxic to insects. But when they consume it in lower doses, as it's found in nectar, it can actually help them remember and revisit flowers. In the human body, caffeine acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system.
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Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
I'm humble 'cause I think many years ago people say, 'Well, Alibaba's terrible company'. And I know we were not that terrible. We're pretty good; we're better than people thought. But today, when people have a high expectation on you, and I start to worry and nervous because we are not good yet.
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Adele
English Singer
I get so nervous on stage I can't help but talk. I try. I try telling my brain: stop sending words to the mouth. But I get nervous and turn into my grandma. Behind the eyes it's pure fear. I find it difficult to believe I'm going to be able to deliver.
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Emmy Rossum
American Actress
Guys usually like a very natural look. I think it's bad idea to wear a strong lip on a first date - or for the first few dates. I'm always too nervous he'll kiss it off - if I'm lucky enough to get a kiss! I also think soft, sexy hair is important.
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George Harrison
British Musician
They gave their money, and they gave their screams. But the Beatles kind of gave their nervous systems. They used us as an excuse to go mad, the world did, and then blamed it on us.
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Gabriela Sabatini
Argentinian Athlete
When I got to match point in the final I was afraid I'd be a little nervous, but I just said, You have to stay focused, just think about what you have to do.
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Emily Browning
Australian Actress
In my everyday life I'm a little bit nervous and not particularly brave. I feel like if I can be completely brave in my work then I'm doing something right.
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Hunter Hayes
American Musician
Anyone who tells you they're not nervous playing on the CMAs stage, I'm afraid they're not telling you the whole story.
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Corin Nemec
American Actor
I very rarely get nervous as an actor. Very rarely.
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Sean Hayes
American Actor
I have the most nervous stomach in the world.
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Andrew Neil
British Journalist
I get nervous if the bath is too deep.
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Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
I'm humble 'cause I think many years ago people say, 'Well, Alibaba's terrible company'. And I know we were not that terrible. We're pretty good; we're better than people thought. But today, when people have a high expectation on you, and I start to worry and nervous because we are not good yet.
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Adele
English Singer
I get so nervous on stage I can't help but talk. I try. I try telling my brain: stop sending words to the mouth. But I get nervous and turn into my grandma. Behind the eyes it's pure fear. I find it difficult to believe I'm going to be able to deliver.
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Emmy Rossum
American Actress
Guys usually like a very natural look. I think it's bad idea to wear a strong lip on a first date - or for the first few dates. I'm always too nervous he'll kiss it off - if I'm lucky enough to get a kiss! I also think soft, sexy hair is important.
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George Harrison
British Musician
They gave their money, and they gave their screams. But the Beatles kind of gave their nervous systems. They used us as an excuse to go mad, the world did, and then blamed it on us.
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Gabriela Sabatini
Argentinian Athlete
When I got to match point in the final I was afraid I'd be a little nervous, but I just said, You have to stay focused, just think about what you have to do.
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Emily Browning
Australian Actress
In my everyday life I'm a little bit nervous and not particularly brave. I feel like if I can be completely brave in my work then I'm doing something right.
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Hunter Hayes
American Musician
Anyone who tells you they're not nervous playing on the CMAs stage, I'm afraid they're not telling you the whole story.
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Corin Nemec
American Actor
I very rarely get nervous as an actor. Very rarely.
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Sean Hayes
American Actor
I have the most nervous stomach in the world.
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Andrew Neil
British Journalist
I get nervous if the bath is too deep.
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