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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The New Zealanders, T20 World Cup finalists in 2021, had a nervy wait to confirm their semifinal spot this time.
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Slot’s side endured a nervy finale at Anfield in late December when Santiago Bueno pulled one back after goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
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—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Slot’s side endured a nervy finale at Anfield in late December when Santiago Bueno pulled one back after goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Nasir Uddin Khan gives a performance of sturdy, man-of-the-people authority, gradually slipping into nervy self-doubt, as Jahir, a high school history teacher popular with both his students and the general community in the small rural town of Mohoganj.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Marty Supreme is Safdie’s first solo effort since splitting with Benny; their last work together was the fractious, nervy hit Uncut Gems.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nervy
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“Nervy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervy. Accessed 7 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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