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单词 nerviness
释义

nervy

adjective

ˈnər-vē How to pronounce nervy (audio)
nervier; nerviest
1
archaic : sinewy, strong
2
a
: showing or expressive of calm courage : bold
b
: marked by effrontery or presumption : brash
3
: excitable, nervous
nervily
ˈnər-və-lē How to pronounce nervy (audio)
adverb
nerviness
ˈnər-vē-nəs How to pronounce nervy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • arch
  • audacious
  • bold
  • bold-faced
  • brash
  • brassbound
  • brassy
  • brazen
  • brazen-faced
  • cheeky
  • cocksure
  • cocky
  • fresh
  • impertinent
  • impudent
  • insolent
  • sassy
  • saucy
  • wise
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Example Sentences

a nervy performance in the play-offs a nervy film director who's not afraid to take risks The passengers were restless and nervy after the long flight. Too much coffee makes me nervy.
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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

nervy

adjective

ˈnər-vē How to pronounce nervy (audio)
nervier; nerviest
1
: showing calm courage
The team won after a nervy performance.
2
: showing or acting with disrespectful boldness

nerviness

noun

as in nerve
shameless boldness didn't appreciate her nerviness in asking my boyfriend on a date

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • nerve
  • gall
  • arrogance
  • confidence
  • presumption
  • brass
  • audacity
  • pertness
  • cheekiness
  • sauciness
  • brashness
  • crust
  • face
  • hutzpa
  • brazenness
  • presumptuousness
  • assurance
  • audaciousness
  • brassiness
  • temerity
  • cheek
  • chutzpah
  • sauce
  • effrontery
  • hutzpah
  • discourteousness
  • ungraciousness
  • disrespect
  • inconsiderateness
  • overconfidence
  • chutzpa
  • cockiness
  • rudeness
  • sanguinity
  • hardihood
  • back talk
  • incivility
  • impoliteness
  • impertinence
  • impudence
  • insolence
  • inconsideration
  • self-confidence
  • self-assurance
  • sass
  • swagger
  • swash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • timidity
  • modesty
  • shyness
  • diffidence
  • bashfulness
  • hesitancy
  • manners
  • faintheartedness
  • timorousness
  • timidness
  • courtesy
  • gentility
  • civility
  • mannerliness
  • graciousness
  • courteousness
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