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 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. — ABC News, 3 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 The continent has been in a constant state of nervousness since the Nord Stream pipeline was blown up in 2022. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 This paradoxical potential created a certain nervousness in style recommendations. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 There are also feelings of nervousness and anxiety at the sudden responsibility of new parenthood. — Andrew D. Racine, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nervousness

Noun

Common side effects include dizziness, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, anxiety, headache, insomnia and loss of appetite.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Analysts observe that market anxiety surrounding mega-cap tech companies has escalated markedly in recent weeks.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

As families wait for news about their relatives, damaged roads, power outages and fears of further flooding have hampered rescue efforts.

— Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
The announcement is spurring fears of a fresh wave of Canadian travelers steering clear of the US.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

Bi is at work on a black gown with a veil, which Christian worries is taking up too much time.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, worries over inflation, higher rates and high debt remain in focus, as benchmark borrowing costs around the world extend their multi-decade highs.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

While more than 100 law enforcement agencies across the country have ended their contracts with Flock Safety in recent weeks over privacy concerns, the company and the state of Georgia are deeply tied to one another.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
And as a result, the data centers built to enable this growth have drawn scrutiny from communities and across party lines, including concerns over higher electric bills.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

Years later, the actress Jenny McCarthy popularized the idea that parental unease about vaccines was being dismissed by the medical establishment.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Bocarsly acknowledged why government collection of Jewish identity data can create unease.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026