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- pronunciation:
- nuhr
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or having to do with the nerves.
We studied the central nervous system in science class. |
| definition 2: |
having a very anxious or fearful nature.
Kathy fidgets and bites her nails because she's a nervous person.- synonyms:
- agitated, anxious, emotional, high-strung
- antonyms:
- calm, relaxed
- similar words:
- apprehensive, irritable, neurotic, sensitive, skittish, tense, touchy, uneasy, unstable
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| definition 3: |
being fearful or anxious in a specific situation.
That big dog is making me nervous.
- synonyms:
- afraid, fearful, scared
- antonyms:
- cool, relaxed
- similar words:
- apprehensive, edgy, on edge, panicky
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| related words: |
insecure, queasy, restless, shy |
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| derivations: |
nervously (adj.), nervousness (n.) |
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