NERVOUSLY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

nervously

adverb

Definition of nervously

as in anxiously

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Recent Examples of nervously Lance Twiggs, who was also Robinson’s romantic partner, said the suspect nervously paced around their apartment after Kirk’s killing. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Moafi, 40, tuned in Wednesday morning, July 8, to watch the live Emmy nominations announcement, nervously waiting to hear whether her name would be called. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Members of Jodlerklub Balfrin, from the town of Visp in the canton of Valais, were nervously examining the lists and later celebrated loudly after receiving a perfect score of one, one of several such teams. — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Members of Jodlerklub Balfrin, from the town of Visp in the canton of Valais, were nervously examining the lists and later celebrated loudly after receiving a perfect score of one, one of several such teams. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Then Richie is taking off on his flight to Japan, nervously looking out the window, when a hand reaches out to comfort him. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 June 2026 As Esther Ofosu and her friend Shalom waited for customers at their salon south of Johannesburg, the two Ghanaian women flicked nervously through the social media posts. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 Michael left the set, raced back and found De Niro nervously pacing in his trailer. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Han and his wife glance around nervously. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervously

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Sanchez, though, was anxiously waiting for a prime-time opportunity with his national team.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026