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nervosismo

nervousness, irritability

noun ner-voh-ZEEZ-moh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Nervosismo describes a persistent state of nervous tension or edginess, slightly more intense than agitazione (agitation). It differs from the adjective nervoso ('nervous', 'irritable') and from ansia (anxiety, with a clinical or existential edge). It is masculine despite referring to an emotional state.

Examples

"Prima dell'esame sentiva un forte nervosismo."

Natural Translation

Before the exam she felt strong nervousness.

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