100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "nervously"

Definition

"Nervously" is an adverb that describes an action done in a manner that shows anxiety, unease, or apprehension. It indicates that someone is feeling nervous and may be exhibiting physical signs of anxiety, such as fidgeting or speaking in a shaky voice.

Synonyms

• Anxiously
• Uneasily
• Apprehensively
• Fidgetily
• Restlessly
• Edgily
• Jitterily
• Timidly
• Warily

Antonyms

• Calmly
• Confidently
• Assuredly
• Relaxedly
• Serenely

Examples

1. She glanced at the clock nervously as the meeting approached.
2. He laughed nervously, trying to hide his anxiety.
3. The dog paced nervously around the room during the storm.
4. She chewed her nails nervously while waiting for the results.
5. He spoke nervously, his voice trembling slightly.
6. They waited nervously for the exam results to be announced.
7. She shifted in her seat nervously, unsure of what to say.
8. He approached the podium nervously, heart racing.
9. She looked around nervously, feeling the weight of everyone's gaze.
10. The student fidgeted nervously with her pencil during the test.
11. He paced nervously in front of the interview room.
12. She smiled nervously, hoping to ease the tension.
13. He glanced at his notes nervously before speaking.
14. The child tugged at his mother's sleeve nervously.
15. She entered the room nervously, unsure of what to expect.
16. He took a deep breath and spoke nervously to the crowd.
17. She waited nervously for the phone call to come through.
18. He tapped his foot nervously while waiting for the bus.
19. She walked nervously onto the stage for her performance.
20. He rubbed the back of his neck nervously as he waited.
21. She looked down nervously at her shoes during the interview.
22. He laughed nervously at the joke to hide his discomfort.
23. She bit her lip nervously as the deadline approached.
24. He shuffled his papers nervously before speaking.
25. She glanced at her friend nervously for reassurance.
26. He gripped the steering wheel nervously as he drove.
27. She paced nervously in the hallway waiting for the news.
28. He approached the microphone nervously, feeling the pressure.
29. She took a sip of water nervously before answering.
30. He looked at the audience nervously, unsure of himself.
31. She arranged her notes nervously before her presentation.
32. He pressed his lips together nervously, trying to focus.
33. She cleared her throat nervously before starting to speak.
34. He glanced at the door nervously, hoping for a distraction.
35. She fiddled with her bracelet nervously during the meeting.
36. He waited nervously for her response to his question.
37. She adjusted her glasses nervously before reading aloud.
38. He approached her nervously, unsure of her reaction.
39. She felt her heart race nervously as she entered the room.
40. He stood nervously at the edge of the diving board.
41. She bit her nails nervously while waiting for the test results.
42. He looked around nervously, feeling out of place.
43. She shuffled her feet nervously as she waited.
44. He spoke nervously, his words coming out in a rush.
45. She laughed nervously, trying to lighten the mood.
46. He looked at his watch nervously, knowing time was running out.
47. She sat nervously, her hands clasped tightly in her lap.
48. He approached his boss nervously, unsure of what to say.
49. She walked nervously down the aisle, her heart pounding.
50. He answered the question nervously, hoping he was right.
51. She glanced at the audience nervously, searching for a friendly face.
52. He scratched his head nervously, unsure of himself.
53. She stepped onto the ice nervously, feeling unsteady.
54. He smiled nervously at the compliment, not knowing how to respond.
55. She looked away nervously, unable to meet his gaze.
56. He waited nervously for the doctor to come in.
57. She pulled her sweater tighter nervously against the cold.
58. He stood nervously in line, feeling the pressure build.
59. She glanced at her notes nervously, trying to remember her points.
60. He shifted his weight nervously from one foot to the other.
61. She bit her lip nervously, feeling the tension in the air.
62. He rubbed his forehead nervously, trying to calm himself.
63. She walked nervously into the interview room, heart pounding.
64. He looked at the floor nervously, avoiding eye contact.
65. She waited nervously for the bus to arrive.
66. He fidgeted nervously with his tie before the meeting.
67. She smiled nervously, trying to mask her anxiety.
68. He glanced at the clock nervously, hoping for more time.
69. She approached the group nervously, feeling shy.
70. He tapped his fingers nervously on the table.
71. She cleared her throat nervously before speaking up.
72. He stood nervously, waiting for his turn.
73. She looked at her watch nervously, counting the minutes.
74. He spoke nervously, stuttering over his words.
75. She laughed nervously at the awkward silence.
76. He shifted his eyes nervously, avoiding the topic.
77. She glanced at the audience nervously, seeking comfort.
78. He paced nervously in the waiting room.
79. She touched her hair nervously, a habit she had.
80. He held his breath nervously as he waited for the verdict.
81. She listened nervously to the instructions, afraid to make a mistake.
82. He glanced at the presentation nervously, hoping it would go well.
83. She felt the anxiety rise nervously in her chest.
84. He looked around the room nervously, feeling out of place.
85. She chewed her gum nervously, trying to calm her nerves.
86. He stared at the floor nervously, feeling shy.
87. She tapped her foot nervously, waiting for the signal.
88. He approached the stage nervously, feeling the spotlight on him.
89. She breathed in deeply nervously before speaking.
90. He smiled nervously, trying to hide his unease.
91. She fiddled with her hair nervously during the conversation.
92. He glanced at his colleagues nervously, seeking their approval.
93. She sat nervously, twisting her fingers together.
94. He waited nervously for the call that would change everything.
95. She approached the crowd nervously, feeling overwhelmed.
96. He chuckled nervously, trying to break the tension.
97. She looked at her notes nervously, hoping to remember everything.
98. He stood nervously in front of the class, ready to present.
99. She bit her lip nervously, feeling the pressure mount.
100. He walked nervously through the door, not knowing what to expect.