nervous
The word “nervous” has 2 syllables: ner-vous
It's pronounced as /ˈnɝː.vəs/
What is synonym and antonym for nervous?
In the thesaurus, “nervous” has 11 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nervous along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nervous
- anxious
- apprehensive
- disturbing
- excitable
- restless
- tense
- troubled
- uneasy
- unsettling
- upset
- worried
Antonyms for nervous
- calm
- collected
- comfortable
- confident
- cool
- easy
- imperturbable
- nerveless
- peaceful
- quiet
- relaxed
- serene
- sure
- tranquil
- unexcitable
- unflappable
- unshakable
Meanings of nervous
- adjective
- Of sinews and tendons.
- Of nerves.
Example Sentences
- She felt nervous before her first job interview.
- He always gets nervous when speaking in front of a crowd.
- The cat's nervous behavior suggested it was scared of the new surroundings.
- I was so nervous about the exam that I couldn't sleep the night before.
- The nervous energy in the room was tangible before the competition started.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nervous, such as: anxious, apprehensive, calm, collected, comfortable, confident, cool.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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