Nervous
/ˈnɜːrvəs/noun
Characterized by or having a tendency to be anxious or apprehensive.
Did you know?The word 'nervous' comes from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning 'sinewy' or 'vigorous', linking anxiety to the very essence of our physical strength and vitality!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
nervosus
“Sinewy, vigorous, robust.”
Old French
Old French
nerveux
“Pertaining to the nerves; lively.”
Middle English
Middle English
nervous
“Having to do with nerves; vigorous.”
Modern English
English
nervous
“Pertaining to or characterized by nerves, often suggesting anxiety or sensitivity.”
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