anxious speech
[/ˈæŋkʃəs spiːtʃ/]
nounpl: anxious speeches
fala ansiosa
1. Speech characterized by nervousness, worry, or apprehension, often marked by hesitation, rapid pace, or verbal stumbling
His anxious speech during the presentation revealed his lack of confidence.
Sua fala ansiosa durante a apresentação revelou sua falta de confiança.
2. Communication delivered with visible signs of anxiety such as stuttering, filler words, or trembling voice
The witness gave anxious speech when describing the accident.
A testemunha deu uma fala ansiosa ao descrever o acidente.
3. Verbal expression that conveys inner turmoil or concern about a particular topic or situation
In his anxious speech, he kept repeating the same points.
Em sua fala ansiosa, ele continuava repetindo os mesmos pontos.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, anxious speech is often viewed as a sign of low confidence or lack of preparation. In professional and academic settings, people with anxious speech patterns may be perceived as less credible. Therapy and public speaking classes are commonly sought to address this issue in both cultures.
NYC Slang
nervous rambling, jittery talk, jumpy speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
to speak with bated breath
to have a lump in one's throat
to stammer one's words
to speak in a shaky voice
to trip over one's words
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