as in nerve
shameless boldness
didn't appreciate her nerviness in asking my boyfriend on a date
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
the nervy waiter held up the small tip and called out to the departing customers, "Hope it doesn't break the bank!"
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
nervy rock climbers wanting to make gravity-defying ascents
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as in nervous
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I'm a little nervy about my first job interview
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Recent Examples of nerviness
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
The latter game became unexpectedly nervy after Caicedo’s 81st-minute withdrawal, with Lavia conceding a penalty that was converted by Jordan Ayew.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
That the game was also nervy and low-scoring only added to the sense of uncommon stakes for an early January game.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
But they were forced to grind out a nervy 9-0 win at Carolina.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
That’s a shame, because many of the ideas in The Gorge — about soldiers as pawns and the wide reach of the military — would have been good fodder for a nervy sci-fi.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
The latter game became unexpectedly nervy after Caicedo’s 81st-minute withdrawal, with Lavia conceding a penalty that was converted by Jordan Ayew.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
That the game was also nervy and low-scoring only added to the sense of uncommon stakes for an early January game.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
But they were forced to grind out a nervy 9-0 win at Carolina.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerviness
Noun
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Parasympathetic nerves emerge in the brain and brainstem, and sympathetic nerves arise from the spinal cord.—
Tony Sanchez,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Following a diabetic-friendly diet can help control blood glucose levels and prevent complications such as kidney, nerve, and eye damage.3 Can People With Diabetes Eat Bananas?—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a remarkable twist, Max disembarks the boat and visits his twin brother on land, who turns out to be a less adventurous version of Max.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Meet Amber Sparks' Happy People Don't Live Here (Exclusive) As the book opens, Poppy has just lost her sister Dandelion, a vibrant, adventurous woman who died ahead of her 40th birthday.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dellow was nervous about rush hour traffic, but the Uber dropped Nikishin off at 6:45 p.m. at the airport.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Your younger colleague is nervous about each conversation.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After a slew of summery singles and a cheeky, highly entertaining rollout featuring homages to early 2000s paparazzi photos, Haim have officially announced their new album.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Italian Confetti Almonds Classic Jordan almonds with a cheeky name: thin candy shell with a hint of almond flavor, yielding to roasted almonds inside.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The former model also packed a daring silver dress that was made entirely out of watch bands.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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To complete daring stunts like wing-walking, the action star makes sure to fuel his body for the intense training.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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My client is worried about losing benefits, which is not a reason to worry.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Investors had also been worried about the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs that are prompting businesses to rein in spending.—
Deborah Sophia and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Nerviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerviness. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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