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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage..
Use steely-nerved when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Steely-nerved means (idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage..
Common synonyms include steely-eyed, steely-spined, diehard, hardcore.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use steely-nerved where its definition matches the intended context.
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