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nerveless

[nurv-lis] / ˈnɜrv lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
calm, cool
Synonyms
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collected composed controlled imperturbable intrepid patient self-possessed tranquil unemotional
Antonyms
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brave courageous disconcerted nervous nervy unafraid
ADJECTIVE
scared to death
Synonyms
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afraid cowardly debilitated enervated fearful feeble nervous petrified spineless timid weak yellow-bellied
Antonyms
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brave courageous disconcerted nervous nervy unafraid

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Yamamoto's nerveless contribution on Saturday -- which saw him shepherd the Dodgers over the line in a nail-biting 11th inning -- left team-mates and coaching staff in disbelief.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

With the crowd against her, Sabalenka's precise and heavy ball-striking was complemented by nerveless drop-shots as she dragged herself over the line in the tie-break.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

Joe Root’s nerveless half-century helped England overcome some significant scares to defeat Sri Lanka on a tense fourth day of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

Even as the tied game ticked into extra time, the match felt strangely nerveless.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Somehow Johnny must draw into himself something of Rab’s calm, his nerveless strength.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes