nervousness
noun/ˈnɜːvəsnəs/
/ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
[uncountable]- the feeling of being anxious about something or afraid of something
- He tried to hide his nervousness.
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- the fact of tending to get worried or frightened easily
- His inexperience and general nervousness make him unsuitable for the top job.
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