nervous

//ˈnɜːvəs//
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Adjective

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more nervousComparative
most nervousSuperlative
1

Feeling worried, anxious, or uneasy about something that might happen.

I always feel nervous before exams.

2

Relating to or affecting the nerves or nervous system.

Stress can cause nervous system problems.

3

Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious.

She is a nervous person who worries about everything.