What does nerveless mean?
Nerveless means Lacking nerve: fearful; cowardly..
Nerveless
/ˈnɜː(ɹ)vləs/ · adjective
Meaning
Lacking nerve: fearful; cowardly..
Definitions by Sense
- Lacking nerve: fearful; cowardly.
- (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
Antonyms for nerveless
Related Words
Word Forms
- more nerveless
- most nerveless
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nerveless?
Common synonyms include cool, feeble, composed, weak.
What is the opposite of nerveless?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nerveless in a sentence?
Little Sea and Desire, blessed, nerveless savages, were sound asleep.
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