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stage fright

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. 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.
    uncountable
  2. Synonym of paruresis.
    euphemistic, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“I did some guest-speaking at the middle school last⟳ year, and I experienced some stage⟳ fright before and during my first presentation.”
“I got stage⟳ fright while doing a dance⟳ show⟳ for my school last⟳ year.”
“It is a very good training, and ofttimes will cure one of camera-fright, which is the silent sister to stage-fright.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

stage gay stage Johnny stage kiss stage left stage light stage magic

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