Nerveless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɜː(ɹ)vləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nerveless is an adjective meaning Lacking nerve: fearful; cowardly.
Meaning
Lacking nerve: fearful; cowardly.
More Meanings
- (biology) Lacking a nervous system.
- Devoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.
Example Sentences
Little Sea and Desire, blessed, nerveless savages, were sound asleep.
There was no distracting Rosol's ice-calm as he killed the fifth set and match. Ace, cross-court forehand winner, ace, forehand winner – a blistering eighth game took him to 5-3 and informed Nadal precisely how nerveless the Czech was.
Synonyms for nerveless
Depending on context, synonyms include cool, feeble, composed, weak, powerless, coolheaded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include weak, feeble, powerless, coolheaded, composed, cool.
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