nervier; nerviest
Examples of nervy in a Sentence
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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Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
There was not one false move or false reaction in that nervy performance — one of the best of the year.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Are nervy Arsenal still title favourites?
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The New Zealanders, T20 World Cup finalists in 2021, had a nervy wait to confirm their semifinal spot this time.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Nervy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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nervy
adjective
nervier; nerviest
1
a
: showing calm courage : fearless
b
: rudely bold
a nervy salesperson
2
nerviness
noun
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