Nervous
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Nervous adjective – Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty. Usage example: he was nervous about how he would do at the varsity basketball tryouts
Upset is a synonym for nervous in restless topic. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead the word "Nervous" as an adjective or a noun, when it comes to topics like anxious.
Nearby Words: nerve, nervy, nervously
Synonyms for Nervous
Upset
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Upset adjective – Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty. Usage example: she was upset by the unexplained change in plans
Nervous is a synonym for upset in restless topic. Sometimes you can use "Nervous" instead an adjective "Upset".
Nearby Word: upsetting
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- When he's nervous or upset, Chris' normally light Southern accent crosses into Deep South territory.
Source: Literature / Fiery Secrets -
Kin frantically tries to stop him and explain why it's such a bad idea, but whenever she's nervous or upset, she reverts to Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness.
Source: Layman's Terms -
Gass Hole: Gigi, when she gets nervous or upset.
Source: Film / Are We There Yet?
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