nerveless

adjective

ˈnərv-ləs How to pronounce nerveless (audio)
Definition of nervelessnext
1
as in weak
lacking strength of will or character he's a nerveless pushover who'll be eaten alive by his own staff

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2
as in nonchalant
not easily panicked or upset to be a paramedic, you need to be calm, clearheaded, and nerveless in emergencies

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Recent Examples of nerveless Ismael Saibari — Morocco/Bayern Munich (+1) Marked his first match since leaving PSV for Bayern Munich by sending the Netherlands home with a nerveless penalty to win the shootout. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026 As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points. — Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 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 There is genius in playing nerveless golf on Sunday at the Masters, and Tiger surely did that. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 Apr. 2020 Kupcho was the first woman to win at Augusta National, in the inaugural Women’s Amateur in April, and played apparently nerveless golf until her final 4-foot putt. — Graham Dunbar, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019 Its 1-1 draw against Lionel Messi's team was achieved through resilient and nerveless play. — Pan Pylas, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerveless
  1. weak
  2. nonchalant
  3. weakened
  4. imperturbable
  5. soft
  6. composed
  7. calm
  8. unflappable
Adjective
  • Last fall, major lenders reported that business was booming despite a sluggish art market, arguing that collectors preferred borrowing against valuable works rather than selling into weaker conditions.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Goods consumption is weak, while services consumption is outperforming, running above headline GDP growth, Liao said.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of weak
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  • After William and Kate were so nonchalant, staff turned to historical clippings about how to proceed, according to Myers.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • The nonchalant stadium style Victoria Beckham embraced while rooting for England’s national team was at times an attraction in itself.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of nonchalant
Adjective
  • But some people, such as those with weakened immune systems, older people and young children, are at higher risk of complications, primarily because of severe dehydration, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Further, the actual speed-up is unknown, since the weakened AES algorithm tested used only 7 rounds.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of weakened
Adjective
  • The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of imperturbable
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  • This buttery-soft basic is worth ditching your frumpy tees for.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Replacement Ryunosuke Ito, plucked from Meiji University, had a composed debut, including laying on a try for Matsunaga, who was five for five off the tee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • Strikes in the region have been relatively calmer over the past few days, although Kuwait said Iran hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in the northern part of the country on Thursday, killing one employee.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The patented, portable Ready Rocker is ergonomically designed to help alleviate discomfort, relieve back pain, reduce stress, calm anxiety and improve sleep, fitting both deep and shallow seating with two rocking positions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of calm
Adjective
  • One night at the tables, Pughsley met a man named Tommy Hunt, who seemed unflappable no matter the size of the pot.
    — Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • The service Sleek, steady, unflappable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Definition of unflappable

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