Emotions

NERVOUS

Nervous describes a state of unease, tension, or apprehension, often before an important event. It can cause a fluttery stomach, sweaty palms, and restlessness. The word stems from 'nerve', reflecting the old belief that the nerves governed such agitation.

NERVOUS is the kind of word that shows up in themed word searches like Strands. Themed puzzles group words like this under a shared category — here, Emotions.