Meaning
nervous
- irritable, edgy
In a sentence
Oggi sono nervoso per l'esame di domani.
Today I'm nervous about tomorrow's exam.
Perché sei così nervoso con tutti?
Why are you so irritable with everyone?
Non essere nervoso, va tutto bene.
Don't be nervous, everything is fine.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nervoso | masculine · singular |
| nervosa | feminine · singular |
| nervosi | masculine · plural |
| nervose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use essere: sono nervoso/a, not avere nervoso. Agree the adjective: nervoso, nervosa, nervosi, nervose.
- For temporary agitation, prefer nervoso. For a general anxious personality, ansioso often fits better.
- Nervoso can mean irritable as well as anxious; context matters. It is broader than agitato, which stresses visible restlessness.