nervous energy

noun

: energy activated by one's nerves

I have a lot of nervous energy.

Examples of nervous energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On a video call, people may not see your leg shaking, but that nervous energy can affect your facial expressions and posture. — Karolyn Raphael, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Han’s Sang-mi is a similarly captivating presence onscreen, a bundle of nervous energy on the brink of exploding, captured brilliantly by one of Korea’s most consistently versatile emerging talents. — James Marsh, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

That means tolerating the discomfort of not getting an immediate response, and directing all that nervous energy somewhere else. — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Pattinson trembling with nervous energy is a highlight, as is the dramatic finish. — Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for nervous energy

• bioenergy