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- pronunciation:
- nuhr
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or concerning the nerves.
the central nervous system- synonyms:
- neural, neurological
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| definition 2: |
having a highly excitable or apprehensive nature.
a nervous person- synonyms:
- agitated, anxious, emotional, high-strung, hyper, jittery, jumpy, manic
- antonyms:
- calm, relaxed, relaxed
- similar words:
- apprehensive, excitable, hypersensitive, irritable, neurotic, sensitive, skittish, tense, touchy, uneasy, unstable, volatile
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| definition 3: |
being apprehensive or fearful in a specific situation.
We were nervous about the election.
- synonyms:
- afraid, anxious, fearful, frightened, jumpy, scared
- antonyms:
- cool, nerveless, relaxed
- similar words:
- apprehensive, edgy, on edge, panicky, tremulous
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| definition 4: |
having a negative impact on the nerves.
nervous disease- synonyms:
- neuralgic, neuritic, neurotropic
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| related words: |
agog, anxious, frantic, insecure, overwrought, queasy, restless, shy, temperamental |
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| derivations: |
nervously (adj.), nervousness (n.) |
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