Nervy and Pusillanimous

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Nervy adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

Usage example: nervy rock climbers wanting to make gravity-defying ascents

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Pusillanimous is an antonym for nervy.

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

Pusillanimous adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.

Usage example: pusillanimous politicians who vote according to whichever way the political wind is blowing

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Nervy is an antonym for pusillanimous.

Nearby Word: pusillanimity

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