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 There was a lot of nervousness leading up to the first day of shooting. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Neroli to ease nervousness, lilac to welcome new beginnings, rose and sandalwood to summon love. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026 Another girl cried non-stop—possibly from fear and nervousness rather than sorrow. — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 Doctors say nervousness and worry are both expected emotions that teenagers can commonly experience in response to stressful events of adolescence such as exams, adapting to new environments or forming friendships. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 The debate was at times personal, with faculty members describing fears of retaliation, sharing experiences of harassment and acknowledging their nervousness about speaking publicly. — Arkansas Online, 7 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness

Noun

America in 2026 is not Nazi Germany, but events from 88 years ago still overshadow the thinking and anxiety of millions of Jews.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Advertisement Even reading this suggestion to consider being more open-minded may increase your anxiety and create tension in your body.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

Given the global deployment of US troops and the frequency of its use of force, the fear was that the ICC would make US officials and soldiers vulnerable, and would reduce its freedom of military action.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
Unreleased | Getty Images A spate of bomb threats against passenger flights has forced diversions, emergency landings and military escorts across European airspace this week, stoking fear among passengers and heaping pressure on airlines.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

The swelling majorities, with some races still too early to call, underlined a deep sense of voter anger and concern over the economy and the state of democracy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
The projects drew opposition over concerns about water consumption, electricity costs, and environmental protections.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

Le Pen, meanwhile, has sought to harness unease over the demonstrations.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
California Democrats have been unable, so far, to solve homelessness or rising housing prices, Newton said, and there is unease about whether the policies that have gotten California to this point can move the state forward.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026