nervously

Meaning

In a way that shows anxiety or unease.

Examples

• She spoke nervously about her upcoming presentation.
• The dog whined nervously at the door, waiting to be let out.

Pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrvəsli/

How to Use nervously

nervously await (collocation)

To wait for something with anxiety and anticipation. — "They nervously awaited the results of the election."

nervously glance (collocation)

To look at something quickly and with anxiety. — "He nervously glanced at his watch during the meeting."

Synonyms of nervously

Words with a similar meaning to nervously:

• anxiously
• apprehensively
• timidly
• uneasily

Antonyms of nervously

Words with the opposite meaning to nervously:

• confidently
• calmly
• boldly