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nervously

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/ˈnɜr.vəs.li/ · ner-vous-ly

In a manner that shows anxiety or apprehension.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that shows anxiety or apprehension.

ایک ایسے انداز میں جو بے چینی یا فکر کو ظاہر کرتا ہو۔

پریشان حسی سے

pareshan hasi se

Synonyms

anxiouslyuneasilyapprehensivelyبے چینی سےفکر مند ہو کرپریشانی میں

Antonyms

calmlycomposedlyconfidentlyپرامنٹھنڈامطمئن

Common Collocations

  • speak nervously
  • glance nervously
  • react nervously

Example Sentences

She spoke nervously during the presentation.

اس نے پیشکش کے دوران پریشان حسی سے بات کی۔

Us ne peshkash ke doran pareshan hasi se baat ki.

He glanced nervously at the clock.

اس نے گھڑی کی طرف پریشانی کے ساتھ دیکھا۔

Us ne ghari ki taraf pareshani ke saath dekha.

They waited nervously for the results.

انہوں نے نتائج کے لیے پریشان حسی سے انتظار کیا۔

Unhon ne nataij ke liye pareshan hasi se intezar kiya.

Easily Confused With

nervous:Nervous is an adjective describing anxiety, while nervously is an adverb describing the manner of action.

Word Family

nervous
adjectiveپریشان
nervousness
nounپریشانی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Nervously sounds like a mix of nerves and anxiety.

Imagine someone tapping their foot rapidly due to anxiety.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پریشانی اقرار ہے ہمت کے نہ ہونے کی

pareshani iqraar hai himmat ke na hone ki

Anxiety is an admission of lacking courage.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "nervosus" — sinewy, vigorous

First known use: 15th century

The word 'nervously' has evolved from the Latin word 'nervosus', meaning sinewy or vigorous, passing through Middle English.