bundle of nerves
bun·dle of nerve
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- [buhn-dl uhv, ov nurv]
- /ˈbʌn dl ʌv, ɒv nɜrv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhn-dl uhv, ov nurv]
- /ˈbʌn dl ʌv, ɒv nɜrv/
Definitions of bundle of nerves words
- noun bundle of nerves a very nervous person 3
- noun bundle of nerves a person who is extremely nervous. 1
- noun bundle of nerves (Idiomatic) A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition. 0
- noun bundle of nerves (Idiomatic) (dated) A lively, continually active person. 0
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Origin of bundle of nerves
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40
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Parts of speech for Bundle of nerves
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adverb
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bundle of nerves popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bundle of nerves usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bundle of nerves
adj bundle of nerves
- perturbed — to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
- shaky — tending to shake or tremble.
- miffed — put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident: I was miffed when they didn't invite me to the party.
- anxious — If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen.
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
Antonyms for bundle of nerves
adj bundle of nerves
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- untroubled — without trouble, discomfort, or disturbance: an easy, untroubled life; He was untroubled by daily setbacks.
- collected — An author's collected works or letters are all their works or letters published in one book or in a set of books.
- glad — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
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