nervy

• Se usa en inglés americano para describir a alguien descarado, impertinente o que muestra mucha audacia o valor.

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.

   Nervioso, tenso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanxiousapprehensiveedgyjitterynervoustenseuneasyworried

   Antónimoscalmcomposedcoollaid-backrelaxedsereneunruffled

2. Bold or courageousC1informalbritish

   Showing or requiring courage and a disregard for danger.

   valiente, audaz

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaudaciousboldbravecourageousdaringfearlessgutsyintrepidpluckyvaliant

   Antónimoscowardlycravenfearfultimidtimorous

3. Boldly rude or impudentC1informalamerican

   Offensively bold or disrespectful in behavior or speech.

   Descarado, atrevido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaudaciousbrashbrazencheekyimpudentpresumptuous

   Antónimoscourteousdecorousmannerlypoliterespectful