Definition of Nerves

a person’s mental state or perceived source of emotional control

Examples of Nerves in a sentence

The anxious player’s nerves were on edge as he waited to see if he would be drafted in the first round.  🔊

With nerves of steel, the brave soldier was never afraid when marking into battle.  🔊

Letting her nerves get the best of her, the speaker began to stutter as she performed her piece at the poetry slam.  🔊

Although his nerves were on edge, the concerned father tried to pretend he wasn’t worried about his daughter missing curfew.  🔊

The uneasy runner’s nerves overtook him and he fretted about his time as he rounded the bend.  🔊

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