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nervous Antonyms

Opposite of nervous

Because the opposite of nervous shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing anxiety, apprehension, or unease about an uncertain event or situation.

Usage Example

"She felt calm before stepping onto the stage to deliver her keynote address."

Strongest
calm
confident
composed
relaxed
Strong
at ease
poised
self-assured
collected
unruffled
serene

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily agitated, startled, or distressed by nature; high-strung.

Usage Example

"The rescue horse had a placid temperament and was easily spooked by sudden noises."

Strongest
placid
even-tempered
Strong
imperturbable
phlegmatic
unflappable
stolid
tranquil
easygoing

Similar words to nervous

Words similar to nervous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

high-strung
anxious
neurological
apprehensive
skittish
uneasy
jumpy
neural
See all synonyms of nervous

• Nearby Words

nerve
nerves
nerviness
nervous
nervously
nervousness
nervy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nervous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nervous
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