nerviosismo
|ner-vio-sis-mo|
/neɾβjoˈsismo/
nervous state
Etymology
'nerviosismo' originates from Spanish, specifically formed from the noun 'nervio' plus the suffix '-ismo', where 'nervio' came from Latin 'nervus' meaning 'sinew' or 'nerve', and the suffix '-ismo' (from Latin/Greek) denotes a state, condition, or ideology.
'nerviosismo' changed from Latin 'nervus' (meaning 'sinew, nerve') into Old Spanish forms (e.g. 'nervio'), and the modern Spanish formation added the suffix '-ismo' to produce 'nerviosismo' meaning a condition related to nerves or nervousness.
Initially related to the literal meaning 'nerve' or 'sinew', the sense shifted over time to refer to the psychological condition of nervousness or a state of being anxious.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being nervous or anxious; a feeling of agitation, tension, or jitteriness.
His nerviosismo before the exam was obvious.
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Noun 2
a habitual tendency toward nervous behaviour; chronic nervousness or high-strung disposition.
Her long-term nerviosismo made public speaking difficult.
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Last updated: 2025/11/11 08:16