Nervousness and Reticence

Nervousness

Nervousness noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Reticence and nervousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reticence" instead a noun "Nervousness".

Reticence

Reticence noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

Nervousness and reticence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nervousness" instead a noun "Reticence".

Nearby Words: reticent, reticently
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