nervy

Adjective
  1. Being in a tense state (synset 302415166)
    similar to: tense - in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
    same as: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight
  2. Showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger (synset 300252239)
    "the nervy feats of mountaineers"
    similar to: bold - fearless and daring
  3. Offensively bold (synset 300206371)
    "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"
    similar to: forward - used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
    same as: brash, cheeky

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