nervous
[ nur-vuhs ]
/ ˈnɜr vəs /
adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for nervous
nervous
/ (ˈnɜːvəs) /
adjective
very excitable or sensitive; highly strung
(often foll by of)
apprehensive or worried
I'm nervous of traffic
of, relating to, or containing nerves; neural
nervous tissue
affecting the nerves or nervous tissue
a nervous disease
archaic
active, vigorous, or forceful
Derived forms of nervous
nervously, adverb nervousness, nounMedical definitions for nervous
nervous
[ nûr′vəs ]
adj.
Of or relating to the nerves or nervous system.
Stemming from or affecting the nerves or nervous system, as a disease.
Easily agitated or distressed.