nervy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective being in a tense state
  2. adjective showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
  3. adjective offensively bold

Etymology

From nerve + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight

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