nervousness
nervousness
Noun
This term describes a psychological state of tension or apprehension. It often manifests as a temporary reaction to a specific stressor, such as a performance or an interview, where the individual feels a lack of composure or confidence.
In a clinical or personality-based context, it refers to a chronic disposition toward excitability or fragility. As an uncountable noun, it describes a general quality or state and does not take a plural form in standard usage.