Vocabulary Entry

nervy

|adjective • adjective

adjective

Displaying a ready willingness to take risks; bold.

Example Sentences

"Her nervy attitude in the meeting impressed her boss."

"The climber made a nervy decision to attempt the ascent without ropes."

"He made a nervy bet that his team would win the championship."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He felt nervy about speaking in front of the large crowd."

"She always gets nervy before important exams."

"After the accident, he became a bit nervy about driving."