не́рвный — meaning in English

English meaning

• edgy adj Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.
• nervous adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
• nervy adj Having nerve; bold; brazen.

Senses

не́рвный is used for these senses in English:

• nervy (British) Feeling nervous, anxious or agitated.

edgy — full definition

1. adj Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.
2. adj Deliberately provocative or unconventional, pushing at the limits of good taste.

nervous — full definition

1. adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
2. adj Relating to the nerves or nervous system.

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