Meaning & use

nervously

adverb·Everyday

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

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Words with an opposite meaning

calmlyconfidently

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