Nervy and Timid

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Nervy adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: the nervy waiter held up the small tip and called out to the departing customers, “Hope it doesn't break the bank!”

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Timid is an antonym for nervy in bold topic.

Nearby Words: nervous, nerve, nervously, nerved, nerving

Timid adjective - Showing fear and lack of confidence.

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Nervy is an antonym for timid.

Nearby Words: timidity, timorous, timidly

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