Nervous Definition

nervous
adjective
  1. easily agitated; "a nervous addict"; "a nervous thoroughbred"
  2. causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; "spent an anxious night waiting for the test results"; "cast anxious glances behind her"; "those nervous moments before takeoff"; "an unquiet mind"
  3. of or relating to the nervous system; "nervous disease"; "neural disorder"
  4. excited in anticipation
  5. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

"Nervous" in song lyrics

See how nervous is used in real songs:

  • "Damn near police the state, and make us nervous"
    Aceyalone — Ms. AmeriKKKa
  • "damn near police the state, you make us nervous"
    Aceyalone — Ms. AmeriKKKa
  • "The foundation of their alacrity makes the umis nervous"
    Aesop Rock — NY Electric

Usage tips for "nervous"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nervous" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nervous to find words that pair well.

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