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nervousness
nervousness Nervousness is a state of instability in the nervous system that can show up in behavior, feelings, and thinking.
Nervousness is a state of instability in the nervous system that can show up in behavior, feelings, and thinking. It may be a temporary and normal reaction to stress, fear, or apprehension, but it can also describe a temperamental tendency toward poor emotional control and, in stronger forms, may be linked with pathological conditions.