Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: nervously

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A couple of other women simply don't know what to say when Pearce gushes her good news, one chuckling nervously and one responding a face that reads confusion — and maybe even a little concern.

Source: https://tasteofcountry.com/carly-pearce-cma-fest-plane-humble/

And while it’s not that I want to avoid anything…” His tattooed fingers dance nervously.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/16/gareth-thomas-interview-i-will-be-that-voice-for-people-with-hiv-i-will-not-be-derailed

Grudgingly, nervously, Alison finally turned up at Hillel one Friday night near the beginning of her second year.

Source: https://thejewishnews.com/2023/03/15/how-we-met-just-one-nice-jewish-boy/

It was a bitter pill to swallow for Palace, who will now be looking nervously over their shoulders at a potential relegation dogfight after failing to hold on to a lead for the second time against these opponents this season.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/18/brentford-crystal-palace-premier-league-match-report

I would say it hasn’t impacted Bolton’s season too much as they are still in a healthy position, but the last couple of games have them looking nervously around at other teams coming into form.

Source: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/24007486.bolton-wanderers-fans-column-straight-stands/?ref=rss

Johnny is wearing a tux, nervously standing in the aisle at a wedding.

Source: https://stylecaster.com/kate-die-firefly-lane/

Liverpool held on nervously, Johnson hitting the bar after escaping behind Konaté and lobbing Alisson, to leave their manager toasting his century of Anfield league wins with obvious relief.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/apr/22/liverpool-nottingham-forest-premier-league-match-report

Martinet's Luigi was equally memorable, chattering away nervously in the comedic ghost-busting Luigi's Mansion games.

Source: https://kpel965.com/charles-martinet-voice-super-mario-retiring/

Members of the Tartan Army are nervously awaiting the Euro 2024 draw in Germany.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67590587?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Now we worry about driving at night, and we nervously second guess everyone's movements on the road.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8202420/dear-matthew-wish-you-were-here/?src=rss

Operators were watching nervously Monday as the value of the peso also decreased in the parallel, or blue, market, dropping 12% by early afternoon.

Source: https://wtop.com/world/2023/08/argentines-vote-in-a-primary-election-that-will-gauge-the-yearning-for-change-amid-economic-turmoil/

Right from the start, you’re thrown into her disorganized world with quick camera cuts, a nervously jangling score, and scattered dialogue.

Source: https://thecorchronicle.com/2023/03/22/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-endless-worlds-but-little-meaning/

She was seen nervously squeezing a red stress ball as details of the abuse were read to the court.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11883893/Female-Melbourne-teacher-jailed-sex-male-student-seduced-Call-Duty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The Cumbrians boosted their promotion bid with a 2-0 triumph at Brunton Park while the Exiles continue to look nervously at the relegation zone after failing to add to their tally.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23251235.league-two-struggling-newport-county-beaten-2-0-carlisle/?ref=rss

The other, bespectacled Kunikida Doppo, nervously stands by flipping through a notepad.

Source: https://comicbook.com/anime/news/bungo-stray-dogs-creator-anime-expo/

"There's no back-up," she says, realising everyone around has put an order in. "Just Aldi," she laughs nervously.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/huge-queues-dawn-until-dusk-28342247

This provided the first chance to nervously eye the BMW iX’s range figure and how quickly the battery drops away as the miles tick on.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/electriccars/article-12623617/I-took-family-holiday-France-BMW-electric-car.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

With Bayern club bosses, including Salihamidzic, nervously checking their mobile phones for the score in Dortmund, Cologne earned an 80th minute penalty and Dejan Ljubicic sent keeper the wrong way to level.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/bayern-win-bundesliga-last-gasp-goal-dramatic-season-finale-3520246?cid=cna_flip_070214