nerviness

noun

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

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  1. nerve
  2. gall
  3. arrogance
Noun
  • Chili introduces capsaicin, which activates nerves responsible for sensing heat rather than taste.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The stage was set this past summer, and Lincoln Riley was a ball of nerves.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of nerve
Noun
  • To tell if an abnormal growth on a tree is a burl or a gall, compare the outer surface and texture of the growth.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Many of the trees with the OXO gene unexpectedly developed large abnormal growths called galls, grew slower and showed other symptoms of poor health.
    — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of gall
Noun
  • The combination of arrogance and doctored intelligence that led the United States and its allies into the 2003 Iraq War is almost made for Hollywood.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • This psychological phenomenon explains why initial impressions can be so strong, leading managers to react differently to similar employees, seeing confidence in one and arrogance in another.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of arrogance
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“Nerviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerviness. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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