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nerveless

ner·ve·less

UK/ˈnɜː(ɹ)vləs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional

  • “play it cool”
  • “keep cool”
  • “stayed coolheaded in the crisis”
  • “the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament”
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2.

lacking strength

  • “a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude” Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Origin

From nerve + -less.

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