nervousness
nounUK /ˈnɜː.vəs.nəs/
US /ˈnɝː.vəs.nəs/
Nervousness is the feeling of being a little scared or worried about something.
She felt nervousness before her first piano recital.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shaky or jumpy way of moving or acting.
The horse showed nervousness by stamping its feet.
3. A state of being easily excited or startled.
His nervousness made him jump at every loud noise.
4. A feeling of tension before a big event.
The nervousness in the room was clear before the test began.