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
And in recent years, due to fluctuating tariffs, wars, COVID, the need to decouple from China, climate events, and other factors, supply chain nervousness has increased significantly.
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Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That feeling, that kind of nervousness and uneasiness, just immediately went away.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Before that news broke, though, Bruccoleri expressed nervousness about the possibility of a second season.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Micron took the biggest beating, however, mostly over nervousness ahead of the company's results expected on Wednesday.
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John Ruwitch,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Many seafarers are eager to leave, even if there is nervousness about the safety in doing so, said Ben Bailey, director of programme for Mission to Seafarers, a charity that serves crewmembers aboard ships.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Andrew Gilman, general manager of Echo Brickell, expressed his nervousness about the area.
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Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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.
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Norine Raja,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That feeling, that kind of nervousness and uneasiness, just immediately went away.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Before that news broke, though, Bruccoleri expressed nervousness about the possibility of a second season.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Micron took the biggest beating, however, mostly over nervousness ahead of the company's results expected on Wednesday.
—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Many seafarers are eager to leave, even if there is nervousness about the safety in doing so, said Ben Bailey, director of programme for Mission to Seafarers, a charity that serves crewmembers aboard ships.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Andrew Gilman, general manager of Echo Brickell, expressed his nervousness about the area.
—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Examples include insomnia, nervousness, and stomach upset.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness
Noun
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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The resulting anxiety and panic are an unfortunate side effect of a banner year for fireworks shows.
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With the end of the month fast approaching, the migrant exodus has continued as fear of further mob attacks spreads through poor neighborhoods and informal settlements.
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Agents from Hawthorne to Manhattan Beach, Venice and Santa Monica report early inquiries on $5-million-plus properties, raising fears of speculative price spikes and even tighter inventory.
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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews.
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To use available resources to block line of sight from the American Glass Research International complex to Trump, despite identifying this line of sight as a concern.
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Over in the geopolitical front, fresh escalating tensions draw concern as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble jets while Finland restricted airspace.
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Over several years, Williams and the team explored how avatars modeled on West African masks were able to avoid the uncanny valley, that unease people feel when something almost-human turns out not to be.
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Frowning, fidgeting, and exchanging furtive glances—the crowd’s unease was palpable.
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“Nervousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nervousness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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