nerv´ous|ly — nerv|ous «NUR vuhs», adjective. 1. of the nerves: »a nervous disorder. 2. easily excited or upset: »a nervous driver, a nervous dog. A person who has been overworking is likely to become nervous. SYNONYM(S): high strung, excitable, jumpy. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
nerv´ous|ness — nerv|ous «NUR vuhs», adjective. 1. of the nerves: »a nervous disorder. 2. easily excited or upset: »a nervous driver, a nervous dog. A person who has been overworking is likely to become nervous. SYNONYM(S): high strung, excitable, jumpy. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
nervous — nerv|ous [ nɜrvəs ] adjective ** 1. ) feeling excited and worried, or slightly afraid: ANXIOUS: Driving on icy mountain roads makes me nervous. get nervous: I got very nervous waiting for my turn to be called. nervous about: She was nervous about … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nervous — nerv•ous [[t]ˈnɜr vəs[/t]] adj. 1) unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive; timid 2) highly excitable or agitated 3) of, pertaining to, or affecting the nerves: nervous tension; nervous diseases[/ex] 4) suffering from, characterized by, or… … From formal English to slang
nervous breakdown — nerv′ous break′down n. psi (not in technical use) any disabling mental or emotional disorder requiring treatment • Etymology: 1900–05, amer … From formal English to slang
nervous Nellie — nerv′ous Nel′lie (or Nel′ly) [[t]ˈnɛl i[/t]] n. pl. lies. Informal. cvb inf a timid or fearful person • Etymology: 1925–30 … From formal English to slang
nervous system — nerv′ous sys tem n. anat. zool. the system of neurons, neurochemicals, and allied structures involved in receiving sensory stimuli, generating and coordinating responses, and controlling bodily activities: in vertebrates it includes the brain,… … From formal English to slang
Enervous — E*nerv ous, a. [L. enervis, enervus.] Lacking nerve or force; enervated. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Nervous — Nerv ous (n[ e]rv [u^]s), a. [L. nervosus sinewy, vigorous: cf. F. nerveux. See {Nerve}.] 1. Possessing nerve; sinewy; strong; vigorous. Nervous arms. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterized by strength in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Nervous fever — Nervous Nerv ous (n[ e]rv [u^]s), a. [L. nervosus sinewy, vigorous: cf. F. nerveux. See {Nerve}.] 1. Possessing nerve; sinewy; strong; vigorous. Nervous arms. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterized by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English