Synonyms

nerveless

American

[nurv-lis] / ˈnɜrv lɪs /

adjective

without nervousness, as in emergencies; calm; collected.
lacking strength or vigor; feeble; weak.
lacking firmness or courage; spiritless; cowardly.
Anatomy, Botany. having no nerves.

nerveless British

/ ˈnɜːvlɪs /

adjective

calm and collected
listless or feeble

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Etymology

Origin of nerveless

First recorded in 1725–35; nerve + -less

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nerveless

However, the teenager appeared as nerveless as she did in taking 2-49.

From BBC ● May 10, 2026

Yamamoto's nerveless contribution on Saturday -- which saw him shepherd the Dodgers over the line in a nail-biting 11th inning -- left team-mates and coaching staff in disbelief.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025

City were on their way to making it back-to-back wins in the Champions League this season but Dier's nerveless, last-minute penalty salvaged a draw for Monaco.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025

Even as the tied game ticked into extra time, the match felt strangely nerveless.

From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

The sack of loot clattered from his nerveless paws.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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