nervous energy

noun

: energy activated by one's nerves
I have a lot of nervous energy.

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The Warriors will either start hot and cool off, letting the foe back into the game, or get behind early as their nervous energy deters their 3-point shot. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 But there’s a degree of nervous energy in a positive way to finally have his voice heard and have his day in court under very different circumstances than five years ago. Michaela Zee, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025 Before something big, channel your nervous energy into extra preparation or practice. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nervous energy

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