Meaning & use
nervously
In a way that shows anxiety, worry, or a lack of confidence.
See it in a sentence
She nervously twisted her ring while waiting for the interview to begin.
He laughed nervously, unsure how his joke had landed with the room.
A note on using this word
Nervously often pairs with small physical habits, like fidgeting, laughing, or glancing around, to show anxiety without stating it directly.
Words with a similar meaning
anxiouslyuneasily
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
calmlyconfidently
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