seem nervous
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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.