nervousness
UK: ˈnɜːvəsnəs | US: ˈnɜːrvəsnəs
n. the state of being nervous; anxiety or unease
n. excessive sensitivity or agitation
The word "nervousness" derives from the Latin nervus (meaning "sinew, nerve"), which evolved into the English "nervous" (pertaining to nerves or easily agitated). The suffix "-ness" (from Old English -nes) transforms adjectives into nouns denoting a state or condition. Thus, "nervousness" literally means "the state of being nervous," reflecting its physiological and emotional connotations.
Her nervousness was evident as she fidgeted with her notes before the speech.
He tried to hide his nervousness with a forced smile.
The dog’s nervousness during thunderstorms is heartbreaking to watch.
A touch of nervousness is natural before a job interview.
The medication helped reduce her chronic nervousness.