A2 — Elementaryadjective
nervoso
nervous / irritable
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
agitatotesoansiosoirrequieto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
calmorilassatotranquillosereno
Usage note
In Italian 'nervoso' often means irritable/short-tempered, not just anxious. 'Ansioso' is closer to anxious. 'Agitato' implies visible restlessness.
Example
"Era molto nervoso prima dell'esame."
"He was very nervous before the exam."
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