nervous energy

noun

: energy activated by one's nerves
I have a lot of nervous energy.

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Pattinson trembling with nervous energy is a highlight, as is the dramatic finish. Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 That said, be sure to channel this nervous energy into problem-solving or your writing. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 With plenty of nervous energy, hordes of United States fans packed into KC Live! Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 A lot of interviewers walk into conversations carrying nervous energy like everything has to be perfect. King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nervous energy

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“Nervous energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20energy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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