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uneasiness vs nervousness

nervousness vs uneasiness

uneasiness and nervousness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uneasiness Yes No No No
nervousness Yes No No No
As nouns, nervousness is a hypernym of uneasiness; that is, nervousness is a word with a broader meaning than uneasiness:
  • uneasiness: inability to rest or relax or be still
  • nervousness: a sensitive or highly strung temperament
uneasiness (noun) nervousness (noun)
inability to rest or relax or be still a sensitive or highly strung temperament
the trait of seeming ill at ease the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you an uneasy psychological state
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
Difference between uneasiness and nervousness

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