Noun
stage fright (uncountable)
(uncountable) A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.
I did some guest-speaking at the middle school last year, and I experienced some stage fright before and during my first presentation.
stage-fright (uncountable)
Alternative spelling of stage fright
stage-fright
I get stage fright and gremlins in my head saying: 'You're going to forget your lines'. Alan Rickman
I've never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people. Ethel Merman
I can't remember that I ever had just a minute of stage fright. Henry Rollins
I've never really been one to get what they call stage fright so much. Sean Penn
Actually, I failed drama in high school because of nerves. I wasnt able to memorize the words. I had complete stage fright. Constance Marie
The declaration of love marks the transition from chance to destiny, and that's why it is so perilous and so burdened with a kind of horrifying stage fright. Alain Badiou