19+ Synonyms for Nervous & Similar Words
Definition of nervous
- adjective
- easily agitated; "a nervous addict"; "a nervous thoroughbred"
- 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"
- of or relating to the nervous system; "nervous disease"; "neural disorder"
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Writing tips for "nervous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like aflutter, anxious, edgy can replace "nervous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 19 alternatives available, "nervous" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Nervous" in song lyrics
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"Damn near police the state, and make us nervous"
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"damn near police the state, you make us nervous"
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"The foundation of their alacrity makes the umis nervous"
Aesop Rock — NY Electric
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