nervousness

• État d'anxiété, d'inquiétude ou d'agitation, souvent caractérisé par une tension nerveuse ou un tempérament sensible.

A noun referring to a state of anxiety, unease, or agitation, often characterized by jitters or a sensitive temperament.

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1. Anxious feelingA2formal

   The uneasy or worried feeling you experience when you are tense or have the jitters.

   nervosité

   • His nervousness before the exam made it hard to concentrate.
   • She felt a wave of nervousness as she stepped onto the stage.
   • Public speaking often causes nervousness in many people.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyapprehensionedginessrestlessnesstensiontrepidationuneaseuneasinessworry

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureconfidenceequanimitypoiseserenity

2. Uneasy psychological stateB1formal

   A state of mental unease, worry, or apprehension.

   état d'anxiété

   • The constant nervousness affected her ability to sleep.
   • His nervousness was evident from his fidgeting hands.
   • Therapy helped him manage his nervousness in social situations.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyapprehensiondisquiettensiontrepidationuneaseworry

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimityserenitytranquility

3. Sensitive temperamentB2formal

   A personality trait characterized by being easily agitated, sensitive, or highly strung.

   Nervosité (tempérament sensible)

   • Her nervousness made her react strongly to criticism.
   • His natural nervousness meant he avoided high-pressure jobs.
   • The dog's nervousness showed in its constant barking at strangers.