Definitions
- Describing someone who is bold and daring despite feeling nervous or anxious. - Referring to a situation that requires courage or confidence to handle. - Talking about behavior that is audacious or impudent.
- Describing someone who is confident and fearless in their actions or decisions. - Referring to a statement or idea that is daring or unconventional. - Talking about a color or design that is striking or vivid.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is daring or courageous.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or situations.
- 3Both words have positive connotations of bravery and confidence.
What is the difference?
- 1Attitude: Nervy implies a sense of nervousness or anxiety, while bold suggests confidence and fearlessness.
- 2Risk: Nervy often involves taking risks despite feeling nervous, while bold can involve taking risks because of confidence.
- 3Connotation: Nervy can have negative connotations of audacity or impudence, while bold is generally seen as positive and admirable.
- 4Intensity: Nervy can be seen as more intense or extreme than bold, which can be used to describe less extreme acts of courage.
- 5Usage: Nervy is less commonly used than bold in everyday language.
Remember this!
Nervy and bold both describe behavior that is daring or courageous, but they differ in attitude, risk, connotation, intensity, and usage. Nervy implies a sense of nervousness or anxiety, often involving taking risks despite feeling nervous, and can have negative connotations. Bold suggests confidence and fearlessness, can involve taking risks because of confidence, and is generally seen as positive and admirable.
