nervier

/nɛʁvi.e/

Definitions

1. adjective

Making someone feel nervous or uneasy.

“The nervier atmosphere of the movie made me anxious for the rest of the evening.”

2. noun

A person who makes others feel nervous or uneasy.

“The nervier in the group was always the first to crack jokes and lighten the mood.”

Synonyms

  • nervy
  • uneasy

Antonyms

  • calm
  • soothing