Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nervous-glance
noun
/ˈnɜrvəs ɡlæns/
Definition
A quick, often furtive look that reflects anxiety or unease.
Examples
- She shot a nervous glance around the room as the meeting started.
- His nervous glance betrayed his fear of speaking in public.
- They exchanged nervous glances when they heard the strange noise outside.
Meaning
A nervous glance typically indicates someone’s apprehension or worry about a situation or person.
Synonyms
- anxious look
- worried stare
- apprehensive glance
