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nervousness Synonyms

Another word for nervousness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being anxious, apprehensive, or easily agitated about an uncertain event or situation.

Usage Example

"A sense of anxiety filled the backstage area just before the concert began."

Strongest
anxiety
apprehension
uneasiness
Strong
trepidation
edginess
restlessness
agitation
jitters
tenseness
disquiet

Opposites of nervousness

The opposite of nervousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calmness
composure
serenity
tranquility
poise
equanimity
confidence
assurance
See all opposites of nervousness

• Nearby Words

nerviness
nervous
nervously
nervousness
nervy
nest
nestable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nervousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nervousness
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