nervous
ner
ˈnɜr
nēr
vous
vəs
vēs
British pronunciation
/ˈnɜːvəs/

Definition & Meaning of "nervous"in English

nervous
01

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

nervous definition and meaning
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She was nervous about traveling alone for the first time, feeling uneasy about navigating unfamiliar places.
02

tending to easily get worried or frightened about things

nervous definition and meaning
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The nervous cat hid under the couch when visitors arrived.
03

relating to the body's network of nerves or the physiological responses linked to them, often causing anxiety or physical reactions

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The nervous system controls the body's movements and sensations.
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