nervous energy

noun

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

Examples of nervous energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The goal lifted the cap off the building and released the nervous energy that had pent up. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024 The mood amongst the team was a mix of cautious optimism, nervous energy and veteran perspective. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 So, their veteran coach elected to alter his usual approach to help combat any nervous energy or tension that may crop up. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024 Deploying an endearing brand of nervous energy, Sayet dons myriad accents and personae. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 April 20 – May 20 Your nervous energy might surge at any moment. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2024 Taurus April 20 – May 20 Your nervous energy might surge at any moment. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2024 As the group relaxes into a more natural register, shedding the nervous energy of the introductions, the camera zeroes in on Gia’s face. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2023 But returning to the homestretch of the race along Boylston Street always brings back memories and nervous energy, even for those who weren’t injured. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2023

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“Nervous energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20energy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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