Definitions

nervy

[nur-vee] / ˈnɜr vi /

ADJECTIVE

bold, pushy

Synonyms

WEAK

cheeky crass crude forward fresh impudent inconsiderate pert plucky rude sassy smart smart-alecky wise

Antonyms

WEAK

afraid modest shy timid unwilling

Example Sentences

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He was in the margins of a nervy farewell to Hampden before the team heads for the United States on Sunday.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"It's going to be so nervy," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Lakers already won two nervy road games over the Rockets during the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Yes they played well against Wolves last time out, but they were very nervy until they took the lead.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"Don't know why I get so nervy in church," Brett said.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway