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nervy vs restive

restive vs nervy

nervy and restive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nervy No Yes No No
restive No Yes No No
As adjectives, nervy and restive are synonyms defined as:
  • nervy and restive: being in a tense state
Other synonyms of nervy include edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, uptight.
nervy (adjective) restive (adjective)
showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger impatient especially under restriction or delay
offensively bold being in a tense state
being in a tense state
Difference between nervy and restive

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