highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive

to become nervous under stress.

of or pertaining to the nerves

nervous tension.

affecting the nerves

nervous diseases.

suffering from, characterized by, or originating in disordered nerves.

characterized by or attended with acute uneasiness or apprehension

a nervous moment for us all.

having or containing nerves.

sinewy or strong.

Archaic . vigorous or spirited.

adjective

brave , calm , unafraid , unnervous , unworried

adjective

afraid , agitated , annoyed , apprehensive , basket case * , bothered , concerned , distressed , disturbed , edgy , excitable , fidgety , fitful , flustered , fussy * , hesitant , high-strung * , hysterical , irritable , jittery * , jumpy * , nervy * , neurotic , on edge * , overwrought , querulous , restive , ruffled , sensitive , shaky * , shrinking , shy , skittish , snappish , solicitous , spooked , taut , tense , timid , timorous , troubled , twitchy , uneasy , unrestful , unstrung , upset , uptight , volatile , weak , wired * , worried , unsettled , jittery , jumpy , restless , anxious , fearful , nervy , shaky , touchy