English · Emotions & Feelings
nervousness
ˈnɜːrvəsnəs
[ˈnɜːrvəsnəs]
the state of being nervous
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of worry or unease, often before an important event.
Example
Her nervousness disappeared once she began to speak.
Her nervousness disappeared once she began to speak.
Etymology
Formed from 'nervous' plus the noun suffix '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to name the emotional state itself rather than describing a person.