nervously
The word “nervously” has 3 syllables: ner-vous-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈnɝː.vəs.li/
What is synonym and antonym for nervously?
In the thesaurus, “nervously” has 4 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nervously along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nervously
- anxiously
- apprehensively
- shyly
- timidly
Antonyms for nervously
- boldly
- bravely
- courageously
- dauntlessly
- determinedly
- fearlessly
- firmly
- gallantly
- heroically
- intrepidly
- manfully
- resolutely
- stalwartly
- valiantly
Meanings of nervously
- adverb
- In a nervous manner; feeling or displaying nervousness.
Example Sentences
- She glanced nervously around the room, unsure of what to expect.
- He laughed nervously, trying to hide his discomfort.
- The child nervously clutched his mother's hand before entering the classroom.
- They waited nervously for the results of the competition.
- He shifted nervously in his seat as the teacher approached him with the test.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nervously, such as: anxiously, apprehensively, boldly, bravely, courageously, dauntlessly, determinedly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.