nervier; nerviest
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a nervy performance in the play-offs
a nervy film director who's not afraid to take risks
The passengers were restless and nervy after the long flight.
Too much coffee makes me nervy.
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But they were forced to grind out a nervy 9-0 win at Carolina.
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Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Any signs of disconnect between the stands and the pitch during that nervy final stage disappeared in the dark of Deepdale as the players repeatedly ran the length of the pitch to belly slide towards the away end, even returning from down the tunnel to prolong the celebration.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangold depicts Cash in both Walk the Line and A Complete Unknown as nervy mysteries always on the edge of a breakdown, though Boyd Holbrook plays him as more mischievous and good-humored compared to the brooding Joaquin Phoenix.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
There has been the joy of promotion and the Championship title, though there were some nervy times in February and March as Leicester’s train began to run out of steam.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Any signs of disconnect between the stands and the pitch during that nervy final stage disappeared in the dark of Deepdale as the players repeatedly ran the length of the pitch to belly slide towards the away end, even returning from down the tunnel to prolong the celebration.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangold depicts Cash in both Walk the Line and A Complete Unknown as nervy mysteries always on the edge of a breakdown, though Boyd Holbrook plays him as more mischievous and good-humored compared to the brooding Joaquin Phoenix.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
There has been the joy of promotion and the Championship title, though there were some nervy times in February and March as Leicester’s train began to run out of steam.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Nervy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervy. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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nervy
adjective
nervier; nerviest
1
a
: showing calm courage : fearless
b
: rudely bold
a nervy salesperson
2
nerviness
noun
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