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nervy Synonyms

Another word for nervy

Choosing another word for nervy depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Easily agitated, anxious, or on edge; nervous or excitable.

Usage Example

"The home supporters grew increasingly nervous during the final ten minutes of the close match."

Strongest
nervous
edgy
jumpy
anxious
Strong
jittery
tense
skittish
high-strung
uneasy
apprehensive

• adjective (Context 2)

Showing bold or impudent self-confidence; brash, audacious, or presumptuous.

Usage Example

"It was pretty brash of the new intern to challenge the director's proposal on his very first day."

Strongest
brash
audacious
brazen
Strong
impudent
cheeky
presumptuous
bold
insolent
cocky

• adjective (Context 3)

Featuring or requiring boldness, courage, or cool composure under pressure.

Usage Example

"The filmmaker's daring debut tackles controversial social themes that most studios avoid."

Strongest
daring
gutsy
Strong
plucky
bold
fearless
intrepid

Opposites of nervy

The opposite of nervy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
timid
meek
cautious
relaxed
composed
faint-hearted
diffident
See all opposites of nervy

• Nearby Words

nervous
nervously
nervousness
nervy
nest
nestable
nestbox

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nervy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nervy
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