Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Experiencing anxiety, uncertainty, or unease about a situation.
Nervous
/ˈnɜːvəs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She feels nervous about the exam.He looked nervous before his speech.
Etymology:
The term nervous comes from the Latin word nervosus, which means sinewy or vigorous. The term evolved in the early 14th-century Middle English period to describe someone suffering from the shakes or tremors, eventually adapting to its modern usage.
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