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nervous

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1. nervous - Adjective

2. nervous - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

possessing nerve; sinewy; strong; vigorous.

Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterized by strength in sentiment or style; forcible; spirited; as, a nervous writer.

Of or pertaining to the nerves; seated in the nerves; as, nervous excitement; a nervous fever.

Having the nerves weak, diseased, or easily excited; subject to, or suffering from, undue excitement of the nerves; easily agitated or annoyed.

Sensitive; excitable; timid.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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spent an anxious night waiting for the test results Source: Internet

cast anxious glances behind her Source: Internet

those nervous moments before takeoff Source: Internet

an unquiet mind Source: Internet

a nervous addict Source: Internet

a nervous thoroughbred Source: Internet

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