nervous
/ˈnɜːvəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nervouser · nervousest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of nerves. — Supplied with nerves; innervated.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Liên quan đến dây thần kinh; được cung cấp dây thần kinh
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Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of nerves. — Affecting or involving the nerves or nervous system.
Adjective
Examples
All Nervous Diſtempers whatſoever, from Yawning and Stretching, up to a mortal Fit of an Apoplexy, ſeems to me to be but one continued Diſorder, or the ſeveral Steps or Degrees of it, ariſing from a Relaxation or Weakneſs, and the want of a ſufficient Force and Elaſticity in the Solids in general, a
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nervous” mean?
Of nerves. — Supplied with nerves; innervated.
Is “nervous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.