Synonyms of nervous
32 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for nervous is anxious. Other synonyms of nervous are edgy, uneasy, jumpy, squeamish and leery. The opposite of nervous is intrepid.
Synonyms and similar words for nervous
adjectiveEasily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge.
- excitable
- high-strungNervous; anxious; excited or excitable.
- hypersensitive
adjectiveMore synonyms
- angstfulFull of angst; fearful; apprehensive.
- apprehensive
- anxiousNervous and worried.
- concerned
- distraught
- disturbed
- edgyNervous, apprehensive.
- fraught
- freaked out
- hagridden
- jittery
- jumpyNervous and excited.
- leeryCautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
- nervy UKFeeling nervous, anxious or agitated.
- on edgeTense, nervous; consequently irritable.
- perturbableThat can be perturbed.
- restless
- skittish
- spookish
- squeamishEasily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.
- tied in knotsWorried, anxious, upset.
- twitchyIrritable, cranky, nervous, anxious, worried.
- uneasyRestless; disturbed by pain, anxiety.
- unquiet
- verklempt US, colloquialFlustered, nervous, overwhelmed.
- worriedThinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
- worrisome
- worryful
- careful obsolete
Opposite of nervous
adjectiveApprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- intrepidFearless; bold; brave.
- unperturbedNot perturbed.
- unworriedFree of worries.
Meaning of nervous
- adjective Full of sinews.
- adjective Having strong or prominent sinews; sinewy, muscular.
- adjective Of a piece of writing, literary style etc.: forceful, powerful.
nervous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of nervous
- What is another word for nervous?
- Nervous has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as anxious, edgy, uneasy, jumpy, squeamish, leery and worried.
- What is the opposite of nervous?
- The opposite of nervous is intrepid. Other antonyms of nervous are unperturbed.
- What does nervous mean?
- Nervous means full of sinews.
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