nerveless

adjective

nerve·​less ˈnərv-ləs How to pronounce nerveless (audio)
Synonyms of nervelessnext
1
: lacking strength or courage : feeble
2
: exhibiting control or balance : poised, cool
nervelessly adverb
nervelessness noun

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he's a nerveless pushover who'll be eaten alive by his own staff to be a paramedic, you need to be calm, clearheaded, and nerveless in emergencies
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final. — Danielle Rossingh, Forbes, 27 June 2021 The seemingly nerveless Floridian, a ferocious competitor at the best of times, hit back in style to close with two birdies in his last three holes for a round of 69 in the process sending a very clear message to his rivals out there. — Patrick Snell, CNN, 9 Aug. 2020

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First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of nerveless was in 1681

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nerveless

adjective
nerve·​less ˈnərv-ləs How to pronounce nerveless (audio)
1
: lacking strength or courage : feeble
2
: showing or having control : not nervous
nervelessly adverb

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