nervy

• Wird im amerikanischen Englisch verwendet, um jemanden zu beschreiben, der dreist, frech oder unverschämt ist oder großen Mut besitzt. Die Bedeutung kann je nach Kontext zwischen kühn und unverfroren schwanken.

Used in American English to describe someone who is bold, impudent, or has a lot of nerve.

1. Tense or anxiousB2informal

   Feeling or showing nervousness, worry, or unease.

   nervös

   • She felt nervy before her big presentation.
   • He was nervy and couldn't sit still during the interview.
   • The nervy atmosphere in the room was palpable.

   Synonymeanxiousapprehensiveedgyjitterynervoustenseuneasyworried

   Antonymecalmcomposedcoollaid-backrelaxedsereneunruffled

2. Bold or courageousC1informalbritish

   Showing or requiring courage and a disregard for danger.

   Kühn

   • The nervy explorer ventured into the unknown jungle.
   • It was a nervy move to confront the armed robber.
   • Her nervy rescue of the child earned her a medal.

   Synonymeaudaciousboldbravecourageousdaringfearlessgutsyintrepidpluckyvaliant

   Antonymecowardlycravenfearfultimidtimorous

3. Boldly rude or impudentC1informalamerican

   Offensively bold or disrespectful in behavior or speech.

   Frech und unverschämt

   • He gave a nervy reply to the teacher's question.
   • The nervy comment offended everyone at the table.
   • She had a nervy attitude that annoyed her colleagues.

   Synonymeaudaciousbrashbrazencheekyimpudentpresumptuous

   Antonymecourteousdecorousmannerlypoliterespectful