B2 adjective तटस्थ

nervous

/ˈnɜːrvəs/

Nervous describes a state of feeling worried, anxious, or slightly afraid about a future event or a specific situation. It often manifests as a physical sensation of tension or restlessness before performing a task or facing a challenge.

उदाहरण

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1

I always feel nervous before a first date.

I always feel nervous before a first date.

2

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

3

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
nervousness
क्रिया विशेषण
nervously
विशेषण
nervous
संबंधित
nerve
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.

त्वरित क्विज़

She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: nervous

उदाहरण

1

I always feel nervous before a first date.

everyday

I always feel nervous before a first date.

2

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

formal

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

3

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

informal

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

4

Data suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.

academic

Data suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.

5

The CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.

business

The CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
nervousness
क्रिया विशेषण
nervously
विशेषण
nervous
संबंधित
nerve

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

feel nervous to experience a sense of anxiety
extremely nervous to be very worried or anxious
nervous system the body's network of nerve cells and fibers
nervous laughter laughing because you are worried or embarrassed
nervous energy vitality or movement caused by being anxious

सामान्य वाक्यांश

a nervous wreck

someone who is very upset, afraid, or worried

get on someone's nerves

to annoy or irritate someone

a bundle of nerves

an extremely anxious person

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

nervous vs anxious

While similar, 'anxious' can also mean 'eagerly wanting something' (anxious to start), whereas 'nervous' is almost always about worry or fear.

nervous vs neurotic

Nervous refers to a temporary feeling of worry; neurotic refers to a long-term psychological pattern of anxiety or emotional instability.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

The word is most commonly followed by the prepositions 'about' (nervous about the test) or 'of' (nervous of dogs). It can describe both a temporary state and a general personality trait.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Many learners confuse 'nervous' with 'angry' due to false friends in Romance languages (e.g., 'nervioso' in Spanish or 'nerveux' in French can mean irritable/angry).

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning 'sinewy' or 'vigorous,' later shifting in the 18th century to describe a state of being easily agitated.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

adjective + about/of + noun adjective + that + clause adjective + to + infinitive
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many English-speaking cultures, it is socially acceptable to admit to being nervous before a performance or speech as a way to build rapport with an audience.

त्वरित क्विज़

She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: nervous

संबंधित शब्द

homovestency

C1

Refers to the practice or state of wearing clothing that corresponds to one's own biological sex or gender identity. It is a technical term used primarily in psychological and sociological contexts to distinguish traditional dressing habits from cross-dressing or transvestism.

binavent

C1

To divide a single process, stream, or strategy into two distinct but parallel channels or outcomes. It is primarily used in technical or procedural contexts to describe the intentional and strategic splitting of resources or workflows to increase efficiency or manage complexity.

subclamious

C1

Describing a sound or environment that is moderately noisy or somewhat clamorous. It refers to a level of vocalization or background noise that is audible and potentially disruptive but falls short of a full, overwhelming clamor.

autographhood

C1

The state, quality, or condition of being an autograph or a handwritten original document. It refers to the status of a text or signature as having been personally inscribed by the individual it is attributed to.

prologcide

C1

Describing an action, policy, or mindset that involves the intentional destruction, removal, or bypassing of a prologue or introductory phase. It characterizes anything that seeks to eliminate the 'start' to reach the core or conclusion immediately.

inlegal

C1

A non-standard or archaic variation of the word 'illegal', referring to actions or conditions that are prohibited by law or official regulations. In modern English, it is primarily used as a distractor in language proficiency tests or found in non-native speech before prefix assimilation occurs.

hyperfacsion

C1

Describing a state of extreme fragmentation or division within a group, organization, or political body into numerous, often hostile, competing factions. It implies a level of discord where constructive cooperation is paralyzed by excessive micro-divisions.

dispetism

C1

To engage in a systematic and often petty rejection of established norms or authoritative directives. It describes the act of obstructing progress through deliberate non-compliance or by treating formal requirements with calculated contempt.

interautoite

C1

To automatically synchronize or integrate multiple autonomous systems or self-regulating processes into a unified whole. It is used to describe the seamless interaction between independent units that function without external intervention.

autolaudible

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is characterized by self-praise or self-commendation. It refers to the act of highlighting one's own merits or achievements, often used in a critical sense to imply vanity.

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