nervous
Pronunciation
/ˈnɝvəs/

Definition & Meaning of "nervous"in English

nervous
01

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

nervous definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most nervous
Comparative
more nervous
gradable
Examples
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
Examples
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

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