nervously
In jittery fashion
Nervously describes doing something in an anxious or uneasy manner, with visible signs of worry or tension: She laughed nervously when asked about her plans.
The word often signals physical manifestations of anxiety—fidgeting, stammering, or restless movement: He nervously tapped his foot during the interview.
In an awaiting manner
- apprehensivelyWith fearful expectation
- tenselyIn strained manner
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
- hesitantlyWith uncertain manner
warily · watchfully · vigilantly · breathlessly · eagerly · dreadfully · forebodingly · anxiously
In a worried manner
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
- worriedTroubled by uncertainty
- tenseStrained or nervous
- edgyTense and irritable
jittery · restless · agitated · apprehensive · fearful · concerned · distressed · panicky
Nervously unable to settle
- restlessUnable to be still
- twitchyNervously prone to spasms
- squirmyInclined to wriggle
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
jumpy · jittery · agitated · skittish · flustered · on-edge · keyed-up · wound-up
In trembling manner
- tremulouslyIn a quivering manner
- quiveringlyWith slight trembling
- shudderingConvulsive trembling motion
- quaveringShaking in tone
shivering · unsteadily · wobbling · twitching · fluttering · falteringly · tremoring · jerkily
expectantly
In an awaiting manner
- apprehensivelyWith fearful expectation
- tenselyIn strained manner
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
hesitantly · warily · watchfully · vigilantly · breathlessly · eagerly · dreadfully · forebodingly · anxiously · uneasily
anxiously
In a worried manner
edgy · jittery · restless · agitated · apprehensive · fearful · concerned · distressed · panicky · insecure
fidgety
Nervously unable to settle
antsy · jumpy · jittery · agitated · skittish · flustered · on-edge · keyed-up · wound-up · hyper
shakily
In trembling manner
- tremulouslyIn a quivering manner
- quiveringlyWith slight trembling
- shudderingConvulsive trembling motion
quavering · shivering · unsteadily · wobbling · twitching · fluttering · falteringly · tremoring · jerkily · spasmodically
nervouslycalmly
In a tranquil manner
coolly · serenely · placidly · composedly · tranquilly
nervouslyconfidently
With self-assurance
boldly · fearlessly · assuredly · self-assuredly · bravely
- nervous wreckPerson overwhelmed by anxiety
- nervous breakdownAcute mental health crisis
- nervous systemSignal transmission network
- nervous energyAnxious excess of vitality
- nervous laughterGiggles from discomfort
- nervous smileTense expression feigning calm