nervousthat
Nervousthat is a neologism used in online discourse to describe a state of anticipatory anxiety about a future event, often accompanied by rumination, hesitation, or avoidance. The term blends nervousness with the idea of uncertainty about a specific outcome, functioning as a label for a distinctive mood rather than a formal clinical category.
Origin and usage: Nervousthat appears in informal online speech, including memes, social-media posts, and forum threads,
Meaning and scope: The core idea behind nervousthat is anticipatory anxiety tied to an upcoming situation,
Usage notes: Nervousthat is mainly appropriate for informal communication, online discussions, and context where casual language
See also: anticipatory anxiety, anxiety, uncertainty, decision paralysis.