B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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!

어휘 가족

명사
nervousness
부사
nervously
형용사
nervous
관련
nerve
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.

정답!

정답은: nervous

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
nervousness
부사
nervously
형용사
nervous
관련
nerve

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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).

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

adjective + about/of + noun adjective + that + clause adjective + to + infinitive
🌍

문화적 맥락

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.

빠른 퀴즈

She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.

정답!

정답은: nervous

관련 단어

circumgrator

C1

Describing a movement or path that wanders in a circular or roundabout fashion rather than following a direct line. It often characterizes physical motion that encompasses a central area or an indirect approach to a task or problem.

micromerctude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

comvertant

C1

A comvertant refers to an entity, proposition, or individual currently undergoing a process of transformation or conversion. It is often used in specialized academic or technical contexts to denote the specific subject being changed from one state or category to another.

subgravate

C1

To aggravate or worsen a situation, condition, or feeling in a subtle or minor degree. It often implies exerting a gradual downward pressure or adding a slight burden to an already difficult circumstance.

dispetize

C1

A dispetize is a formal process or systematic act of resolving minor grievances and petty disputes within a professional or social organization. It serves as a clearinghouse for small-scale conflicts to ensure they do not escalate into significant structural issues.

ultrademation

C1

Ultrademation refers to the state or process of extreme, total automation where human intervention is entirely replaced by autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms. It represents the highest possible tier of technological autonomy within an industrial or digital framework.

semipulsate

C1

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

adsontion

C1

To undergo or facilitate the process of molecular adhesion where molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid accumulate on the surface of a solid or liquid. Unlike absorption, this process is strictly a surface phenomenon and does not involve the substance being taken into the body of the material.

intrarogship

C1

Relating to the internal state or quality of inquiry and mutual accountability within a specific group or institution. It describes the dynamics of procedural questioning that remain within a single organizational hierarchy rather than involving external parties.

underpacant

C1

To perform a task or meet a requirement at a rate or quality lower than what was previously established or expected. It is often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe a failure to keep pace with a specific standard or quota.

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