nervous energy

Frequency: 7.311.2 per million words

Energy that comes from being worried or excited.

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Examples (10)

  • Before his big speech, he paced back and forth, trying to burn off his nervous energy.
  • The kids were so full of nervous energy on Christmas Eve they couldn't sleep.
  • She channeled her nervous energy into cleaning the entire house.
  • Tapping his fingers on the table was a clear sign of his pent-up nervous energy.
  • Many performers learn to use their nervous energy to enhance their stage presence.
  • While waiting for the results, I was filled with a buzzing nervous energy.
  • A good way to deal with nervous energy before an interview is to take deep breaths.
  • The whole room seemed to vibrate with the collective nervous energy of the waiting contestants.
  • He had so much nervous energy that he couldn't sit still for a minute.
  • Her writing is characterized by a kind of frantic, nervous energy.