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.
Recent Examples on the WebThe resulting mystery is sporadically entertaining but a little drawn out, though Plemons plays Daniel’s nervy paranoia with frightening adeptness.—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024 If The Amazing Race is commendable for the production challenges inherent in a race around the world, wouldn’t the nervy innovations of a show like Alone be worth a nomination some time?—Joe Reid, Vulture, 31 May 2024 In the end, as a work of sprawling ambition and nervy iconoclasm, Fear Itself does not always hit its marks crisply or properly account for its author’s own political predispositions.—Taeku Lee, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013 Their insights offered a blend of critical feedback and encouragement to the palpably nervy students.—Callum McLennan, Variety, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for nervy
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