Simple meaning
What does Nervous mean?
Nervous means worried about what may happen.
Dictionary definition
Worried, uneasy, or tense about what might happen next.
Example sentences
Nervous in a sentence
easy
I felt nervous before my speech.
medium
He was nervous but still raised his hand.
hard
It is normal to feel nervous when trying something new.
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Nervous word family
Base word
nervous
adverb
nervously
In a worried or uneasy way.
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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of nervous?
Calm is the opposite feeling of nervous.
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