Nervousness

Jittery, slightly shaky tension before an event.

Family Fear
Valence negative
Arousal moderate activation
Intensity Gentle
Opposite Composure

Jittery, slightly shaky tension before an event. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where nervousness lives in the body

Hands
Activation, urge to grip
Moderate
Head
Lightness
Quiet
Chest
A faint pull
Quiet
Stomach
A gentle stir
Quiet

Related emotions

ApprehensionFear familyAnxietyFear familyWorryFear familyComposureThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for nervousness. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.