stage-fright

Noun

stage fright (uncountable)

1. 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.
2. (euphemistic) Synonym of paruresis.

   Synonyms:

   paruresis