hiddennervousness
nounUK /ˈhɪd.ən ˈnɜː.vəs.nəs/
US /ˈhɪd.ən ˈnɝː.vəs.nəs/
A feeling of being worried or scared that you keep inside so others cannot see it.
She smiled at the party, but her hidden nervousness showed when her hands shook.
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2. A calm outside that covers up a racing heart before a big event.
His hidden nervousness before the speech made him practice all night.
3. The small signs of fear that a person tries not to show.
Tapping her foot was the only clue to her hidden nervousness.
4. A private feeling of worry that others only notice later.
The teacher sensed his hidden nervousness when he avoided eye contact.