NERVOUSNESS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

nervousness

noun

Definition of nervousness

as in anxiety

an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble your nervousness over your son's safety is only natural

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Recent Examples of nervousness The continent has been in a constant state of nervousness since the Nord Stream pipeline was blown up in 2022. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 This paradoxical potential created a certain nervousness in style recommendations. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 There are also feelings of nervousness and anxiety at the sudden responsibility of new parenthood. — Andrew D. Racine, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 That set, though transcendent, had an air of nervousness to it as the band debuted the songs that would become their 14th album. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 That mix of excitement, nervousness and worry is normal during the first week, according to guidance for parents. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Tears, clinging and nervousness are familiar scenes at kindergarten drop-off, and understanding kindergarten separation anxiety can make the difference between a bumpy morning and one that builds a child’s confidence. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 The TikToker dipped a McDonald’s triple cheeseburger into a cup of Coca-Cola, initially expressing some nervousness about the taste. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 According to Redditor u/Matt8992, his 11-year-old son expressed nervousness about possibly getting sent to the school principal’s office in the coming days. — Christian Dashiell, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness

Noun

Now, as my anxiety climbed, the smell was becoming inseparable from the fear.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
After years of stomach-gurgling, nail-chewing anxiety, this was an entirely different Arsenal experience.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

The frenzy followed Beijing’s decision in the mid-1980s to ban imports of almost all blood products – except human albumin – amid growing fears over the global HIV/AIDS crisis.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Now, as my anxiety climbed, the smell was becoming inseparable from the fear.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

Solar attracted the most investment among renewable energy subsectors during the first six months of the year as countries rush to build capacity as worries grow that global wars will continue squeezing energy supplies.

— Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Research shows, however, that the public is always a little bit concerned about corruption, and that these worries often do not correspond with particular actions by politicians.

— Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Clever and snappy, fresh and silly, a winning combination of classic Looney Tunes gags and contemporary concerns (the press notes mention many influences including, no joke, The Insider).

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

But there’s more than gags here; the episode also delves into the gang’s unease with their changing lives, as well as the reservations everyone but Ted seems to have about his engagement to Stella (Sarah Chalke).

— Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
But Susser said the unease might also reflect that society hasn’t quite established clear norms around AI use.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026