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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

City were on their way to making it back-to-back wins in the Champions League this season but Dier's nerveless, last-minute penalty salvaged a draw for Monaco.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

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

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Rybakina had not faced a break point in the deciding set until she served for the match at 5-4, saving the first with a nerveless ace.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

My body was in a nerveless, tireless vacuum.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck