nerveless
[ 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.
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In order, what parts of speech are the words in all capital letters? Alisa was VERY tired, SO she decided to go to bed.
OTHER WORDS FROM nerveless
nerve·less·ly, adverbnerve·less·ness, nounWords nearby nerveless
nerve rootlet, nerve tissue, nerve to stapedius muscle, nerve trunk, nerve-racking, nerveless, nerves, nervi, nervimotor, nervine, nerving
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nerveless
/ (ˈnɜːvlɪs) /
adjective
calm and collected
listless or feeble
Derived forms of nerveless
nervelessly, adverbnervelessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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