adv. having a very anxious or fearful nature; being fearful or anxious in a specific situation.
Billy paced the floor nervously.
Billy paced the floor nervously.
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He spoke nervously in a voice that showed his emotion.
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She nervously tapped her finger on the desk.
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afraid; apprehension; apprehensive; fearful
confident; calm; cool
3 syllables
nerv-ous-ly
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