English adjective: nervy | |||
1. | nervy being in a tense state | ||
Synonyms | edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight | ||
Similar | tense | ||
Antonyms | relaxed | ||
2. | nervy showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger | ||
Samples | The nervy feats of mountaineers. | ||
Similar | bold | ||
Antonyms | timid | ||
3. | nervy offensively bold | ||
Samples | A brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club. A nervy thing to say. | ||
Synonyms | brash, cheeky | ||
Similar | forward | ||
Antonyms | backward | ||