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
Examples include insomnia, nervousness, and stomach upset.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
In her eyes, there was a mixture of anticipation, hope, and nervousness at the idea of entering that cinema hall in front of 2,300 people.
—Norine Raja, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
To attempt to quell nervousness, the BBC has been quietly rolling out its new protocols.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
That, combined with his understandable nervousness, caused him to short-arm his first fastball, which sailed at Cey’s head, sending him sprawling into the dirt.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Framery, which makes soundproof phone pods and sells them to companies such as Microsoft and L’Oreal, has tested outfitting its chairs with biosensors capable of measuring heart rate, breathing rate, and nervousness.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Suddenly, a Palace comeback was eminently possible and nervousness abounded.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Anxiety, fear and nervousness can all cause false positives in a polygraph test.
—Rupal Patel, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, when Orion hit the Earth's atmosphere and went radio silent for six minutes due to the interference from plasma during descent, there was some nervousness in Mission Control.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
In her eyes, there was a mixture of anticipation, hope, and nervousness at the idea of entering that cinema hall in front of 2,300 people.
—Norine Raja, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
To attempt to quell nervousness, the BBC has been quietly rolling out its new protocols.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
That, combined with his understandable nervousness, caused him to short-arm his first fastball, which sailed at Cey’s head, sending him sprawling into the dirt.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Framery, which makes soundproof phone pods and sells them to companies such as Microsoft and L’Oreal, has tested outfitting its chairs with biosensors capable of measuring heart rate, breathing rate, and nervousness.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Suddenly, a Palace comeback was eminently possible and nervousness abounded.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Anxiety, fear and nervousness can all cause false positives in a polygraph test.
—Rupal Patel, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, when Orion hit the Earth's atmosphere and went radio silent for six minutes due to the interference from plasma during descent, there was some nervousness in Mission Control.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness
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Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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As anyone who deals with anxiety knows, one of its chief triggers is uncertainty.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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China's exports gathered pace in April as factories scrambled to meet surging overseas demand from foreign buyers stockpiling goods as the Iran fanned fears of higher input costs.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Another reasonable worry is energy.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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With one less worry – a safe home – Denise can now imagine a future for her family.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The league could soon be split into two conferences, or multiple divisions, with a schedule designed to maximize rivalries and limit any travel concerns that might come with a larger footprint.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The elevator is expected to be out of service until next winter while it is being replaced, and accessibility advocates said the move raises concerns about transit equity.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The Beloved offers another prime showcase for Sorogoyen’s art of unease, as well as for Bardem’s talent for playing men who can fly off the handle at any moment (Martínez is like Anton Chigurh strapped to a director’s chair).—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Though the vote still failed largely along party lines, Murkowski's flip was a warning sign for the White House about the unease of some Republicans on Capitol Hill as the conflict drags on.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Nervousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nervousness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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