raw nerves

A form of raw nerve — Something about which one is uncomfortable or unconfident, which causes strong reaction when discussed or otherwise addressed.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of raw nerve
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APA

raw nerves. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/raw%20nerves

MLA

“raw nerves.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/raw%20nerves. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “raw nerves,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/raw%20nerves.

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