stage fright
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See also: stagefright
Alternative forms
Etymology
Noun
- (uncountable) A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.
- I did some guest-speaking at the middle school last year, and I experienced some stage fright before and during my first presentation.
- (euphemistic) Synonym of paruresis.
Translations
state of nervousness about performing
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