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
There was no weird nervousness.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Treasury yields often fall when nervousness is high and investors are moving into investments that are considered safer.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Briefly, the conversation about nervousness felt apt, but Arsenal’s thrust in the second half obliterated that possibility.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But that effort speaks, at least in part, to the industry’s nervousness.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
In an interview with WWD a few days ahead of the big event on Friday, Cantini Parrini retraced the race against time and the many challenges that came with the project, without hiding some nervousness about its outcome and the reaction from the audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Given the recent tech selloffs and nervousness among investors and diminishing performance gains with each new AI model release, that seems to still be an open question.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
The police had argued that the driver’s nervousness and possession of a rolling tray was sufficient to search the car, an argument the court rejected.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Hawke gives me a Harrison Ford-length pause — not out of nervousness, but genuine thought.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Treasury yields often fall when nervousness is high and investors are moving into investments that are considered safer.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Briefly, the conversation about nervousness felt apt, but Arsenal’s thrust in the second half obliterated that possibility.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But that effort speaks, at least in part, to the industry’s nervousness.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
In an interview with WWD a few days ahead of the big event on Friday, Cantini Parrini retraced the race against time and the many challenges that came with the project, without hiding some nervousness about its outcome and the reaction from the audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Given the recent tech selloffs and nervousness among investors and diminishing performance gains with each new AI model release, that seems to still be an open question.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
The police had argued that the driver’s nervousness and possession of a rolling tray was sufficient to search the car, an argument the court rejected.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Hawke gives me a Harrison Ford-length pause — not out of nervousness, but genuine thought.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness
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Still, the broader bond rout reflects anxiety about the global economy after crude oil surged toward $120 a barrel, up almost 80% since the Iran war began and disrupted shipments from the Middle East.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Studies have shown a correlation between heavy digital dependence and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and stress.—
Karen Garcia,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Traders amped up bets on European Central Bank and Bank of England interest-rate hikes after soaring energy prices fueled fears inflation will surge.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Let some quiet music gently soothe your senses while worries drift away.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility With ramps down to the entrance, two elevators serving all floors, and wide corridors, this hotel is easily traversable for those in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other groups, including the Minnesota Catholic Conference, expressed similar unease.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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General symptoms experienced by people with this condition include disrupted sleep, dysphoria (a state of unease or unhappiness) and difficulty managing stress.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Nervousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nervousness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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