clammy

/ˈklæmi/
adjective
  1. Unpleasantly damp, sticky, and cool to the touch.
    • The basement walls were clammy from the constant moisture.
    • After the long run, his shirt felt clammy against his skin.
    • She wiped her clammy forehead with a tissue before the interview.
  2. Describing a feeling of nervousness or fear that causes sweating and discomfort.
    • A clammy sense of dread settled over the crowd when the lights flickered.
    • The thought of speaking in public made her hands go clammy.
    • He felt clammy with anxiety as he waited for his test results.
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