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Nervously Definition & Meaning

1. In a way that shows anxiety or apprehension.

Example: She nervously tapped her foot while waiting for the interview to start.

2. In a manner that suggests fear or worry.

Example: He nervously glanced at his watch, realizing he was running late for his flight.

3. In a manner that indicates uncertainty or unease.

Example: The new employee nervously introduced herself to her colleagues on her first day.

4. In a way that suggests agitation or restlessness.

Example: The cat nervously paced back and forth in the living room, meowing loudly.

5. In a manner that indicates a lack of confidence or composure.

Example: The student nervously stumbled over her words during her presentation in front of the class.

Examples of the word nervously used in sentences.

  • The new student nervously introduced herself to the class.
  • She held onto her mother's hand nervously while waiting for her turn.
  • The little dog barked nervously at the strangers entering the house.
  • I walked nervously to the podium to give my speech.
  • He chewed on his fingernails nervously during the job interview.
  • She nervously tapped her foot as she waited for her turn to speak in front of the class.
  • He nervously checked his phone for any messages, hoping to hear back from his crush.
  • She nervously approached the dog, unsure of how it would react.
  • He nervously looked around the room, hoping that no one would notice him.
  • She nervously asked her boss for a day off, hoping he would approve it.
  • The students nervously waited for their exam grades to be posted.
  • She nervously raised her hand to ask the teacher a question in front of the class.
  • He nervously fidgeted with his tie before proposing to his girlfriend.
  • The new employee nervously introduced herself to her team.
  • I was nervously tapping my feet during the job interview.
  • The new employee nervously introduced herself to the rest of the team.
  • Lisa nervously checked her phone for any messages from her boss.
  • The bride-to-be nervously adjusted her veil before walking down the aisle.
  • John nervously tapped his foot as he waited for his exam results.
  • As the plane started to take off, Sarah nervously gripped the armrests.
  • He tapped his foot nervously as he waited for the results of the medical test.
  • With the exam approaching, the students sat nervously in the classroom, flipping through their notes.
  • Nervously, I approached the podium to give my speech in front of the large crowd.
  • After witnessing the accident, she nervously dialed the emergency services, hoping for a quick response.
  • Nervously, she checked her phone for the eighth time, hoping for a message from her loved one.
  • He nervously fiddled with his tie while waiting for the interview to start.
  • Nervously, he approached her with a bouquet of flowers, hoping for forgiveness after their fight.
  • Nervously, she paced around the room, waiting for the doctor to deliver the test results.
  • The first-time speaker nervously grasped the podium, feeling the eyes of the audience on her.
  • She nervously clicked the "submit" button, waiting for the confirmation email to arrive.
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