English · Emotions & Feelings
nervous
ˈnɜːrvəs
[ˈnɜːrvəs]
worried or uneasy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling anxious or apprehensive about something that might happen.
Example
She felt nervous before her first job interview.
She felt nervous before her first job interview.
Etymology
From Latin 'nervosus' meaning 'sinewy, vigorous', later shifting to 'easily agitated' in the 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday speech about exams, performances, and social situations.