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

Witness his two goals against DR Congo in the last 32, and a nerveless penalty at Azteca Stadium to see off Mexico a round later as examples.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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

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

From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

Rybakina had not faced a break point in the deciding set until she served for the match at 5-4, saving the first with a nerveless ace.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024

Somehow Johnny must draw into himself something of Rab’s calm, his nerveless strength.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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