nervous
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.
例文
3 / 5I always feel nervous before a first date.
I always feel nervous before a first date.
The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
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!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.
クイックテスト
She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.
正解!
正解は: nervous
例文
I always feel nervous before a first date.
everydayI always feel nervous before a first date.
The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
formalThe candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!
informalDon't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!
Data suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.
academicData suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.
The CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.
businessThe CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
While similar, 'anxious' can also mean 'eagerly wanting something' (anxious to start), whereas 'nervous' is almost always about worry or fear.
Nervous refers to a temporary feeling of worry; neurotic refers to a long-term psychological pattern of anxiety or emotional instability.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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).
覚え方のコツ
Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning 'sinewy' or 'vigorous,' later shifting in the 18th century to describe a state of being easily agitated.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
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.
クイックテスト
She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.
正解!
正解は: nervous
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