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 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 That has not, though, prevented a nagging sense of nervousness among the fanbase — something that has been prevalent in previous years as well. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Falcons’ 41-year-old kicker, who’s entering his 19th NFL season, has seen many training camp arrivals and has no nervousness or anxieties. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 The week saw another bout of investor nervousness about artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditures weighing on the mega-cap technology companies. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness

Noun

Validate their emotions by acknowledging any anxieties and feelings as normal.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026
Poor sleep in teens is tied to anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, weaker peer support and trouble getting through the school day.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

Leaders in Springfield say the growing ICE presence many fear hasn’t yet materialized.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Finally, heading off to senior year wearing a Care Bears backpack could be a coping mechanism that helps teens deal with fears about the future.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

For some clubs that were running close to the wire under PSR, the shift will ease regulatory worries, as operating costs are now excluded.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Symptoms Symptoms can include sleeplessness, extreme worry about the baby or childbirth, restlessness and a racing heartbeat.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

Connecticut Coalition for Pretrial Justice formed to press for reform of the cash bail system in Connecticut, something the group said keeps people behind bars not based on safety concerns but on their ability to pay.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Reports have surfaced this week of mental health concerns aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as its crew endures more than 200 days without a port call during operations against Iran.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

According to Mukkamala, those professional challenges heighten the personal unease some clinicians feel treating addiction patients.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Such talk seemed fanciful until this week, despite long-term unease with Infantino’s style and previous attempts to force through unpopular projects.

— Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026