seem nervous

Frequency: 7.215.6 per million words

Indicates an impression of nervousness based on observation.

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Examples (10)

  • She always seems a bit nervous before a big presentation.
  • The new employee seemed very nervous on his first day.
  • He didn't want to seem nervous, so he tried to act calm.
  • Even though she was well-prepared, she still seemed nervous before the interview.
  • The cat seemed nervous around strangers, often hiding under the furniture.
  • The children seemed a little nervous about starting at a new school.
  • You seem nervous; is everything alright?
  • Despite his confident words, his trembling hands made him seem nervous.
  • The crowd's anticipation made the performer seem nervous for a moment.
  • It's natural to seem nervous when you're doing something for the first time.