nerviness
Brazen lack of shame
Nerviness is bold confidence that borders on impudence—the quality of having nerve.
Someone with nerviness doesn't hesitate to make demands or push boundaries: I couldn't believe the nerviness of him asking for a raise after showing up late all week.
The word carries a note of disapproval, suggesting the confidence is unearned or inappropriate.
Fearless readiness to act
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
- brazennessShameless, defiant boldness
- impudenceShameless boldness toward superiors
effrontery · cheekiness · impertinence · sassiness · insolence · brashness · temerity · gumption
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- daringAdventurous courage
- intrepidityFearless courage
boldness · pluck · grit · mettle · spunk · dauntlessness · fortitude · gallantry
Nervous agitation
- edginessRestless nervous tension
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- restlessnessState of unease
agitation · fidgetiness · trepidation · worry · stress · tension · disquiet · fearfulness
boldness
Fearless readiness to act
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
- brazennessShameless, defiant boldness
impudence · effrontery · cheekiness · impertinence · sassiness · insolence · brashness · temerity · gumption · moxie
bravery
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- daringAdventurous courage
intrepidity · boldness · pluck · grit · mettle · spunk · dauntlessness · fortitude · gallantry · stout-heartedness
jitters
Nervous agitation
- edginessRestless nervous tension
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- uneaseMild persistent worry
restlessness · agitation · fidgetiness · trepidation · worry · stress · tension · disquiet · fearfulness · skittishness
nervinesstimidity
Fearful lack of courage
shyness · timorousness · timidness · diffidence · bashfulness
nervinesscourtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
politeness · courteousness · civility · mannerliness · graciousness
nervinesscalmness
Peaceful mental state
composure · serenity · tranquility · equanimity · placidity
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