sweaty palms
Nervous hand dampness
Sweaty palms are hands that perspire from nervousness or anxiety rather than heat or exertion.
The phrase typically describes the physical symptom of fear, anticipation, or stress: I always get sweaty palms before job interviews.
It often appears in descriptions of romantic tension, stage fright, or high-stakes situations.
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- clammyMoist and cool
- clammy handsMoist, cool grip
- moistSlightly wet
grip · handshake · first impressions · job interview · fear · dread · fight or flight · stage fright · jitters · tension · slippery · wipe · trembling · anticipation · racing heart · interview · first date · public speaking
- performance anxietystage fright, choking, freezing up, jitters, nerves
- body reactionsblushing, shiver, goosebumps, twitch, shaking
- grooming problemsbad breath, body odor, dandruff, greasy hair, frizzy hair
- puppy lovefirst crush, first kiss, first love, crush, crushes
- anxiety signspanic, nervousness, worry, worrying, trembling
- stress symptomsanxiety attack, panic attack, panic attacks, stress headache, tension headache
emotional state indicated
sweaty palmscalm nerves
steady nerves · nerves of steel · confidence · poise · sangfroid
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