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 My real nervousness actually helped the scene because the character herself was feeling the same way. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 One sign of that nervousness is emerging in Cboe’s VIX volatility index. — Joanna Ossinger,justina Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 For some people, consuming too much caffeine can cause symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness, headaches, and difficulty sleeping. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026 There also appears to be nervousness fueled by persistent rumors of an impending troop mobilization — like the widely unpopular one in September 2022 that drafted 300,000 men. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Rumors of a possible mobilization There also appears to be nervousness fueled by persistent rumors of an impending troop mobilization — like the widely unpopular one in September 2022 that drafted 300,000 men. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness

Noun

The Social Reckoning stars Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White each had their own unique anxieties about following up 2010’s beloved The Social Network.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
The unrest followed days of clashes in Liège, where more than 200 people were arrested, while demonstrators in Brussels described growing anxiety over the cost of daily life.

— Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

Fallout from the data sale Then there are fears this case may set precedent or have long-term consequences for workers.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Hours of silence and speculation in the aftermath added to a sense of fear in Saudi Arabia and across the region.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

The euro sank to its lowest level against the dollar since May 2025 over Spain’s snap elections added to mounting fiscal and political worries across the region.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Such strong growth is what’s allowed stocks to rally near records despite a long list of worries and challenges.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

That slight sense of unease, coupled with Faith’s crystalline country voice and boundary-pushing songwriting, is at the core of her record Cherry Valley (and the recent deluxe version, Cherry Valley Forever).

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
Asked whether the ongoing appeals create any unease, Rosario waved it off.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026