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as in weak
lacking strength of will or character
he's a nerveless pushover who'll be eaten alive by his own staff
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as in nonchalant
not easily panicked or upset
to be a paramedic, you need to be calm, clearheaded, and nerveless in emergencies
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Recent Examples of nerveless
As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.
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Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.
—Danielle Rossingh, Forbes, 27 June 2021
The seemingly nerveless Floridian, a ferocious competitor at the best of times, hit back in style to close with two birdies in his last three holes for a round of 69 in the process sending a very clear message to his rivals out there.
—Patrick Snell, CNN, 9 Aug. 2020
There is genius in playing nerveless golf on Sunday at the Masters, and Tiger surely did that.
—Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 Apr. 2020
Kupcho was the first woman to win at Augusta National, in the inaugural Women’s Amateur in April, and played apparently nerveless golf until her final 4-foot putt.
—Graham Dunbar, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019
Its 1-1 draw against Lionel Messi's team was achieved through resilient and nerveless play.
—Pan Pylas, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2018
So with two on and no out, Pierce sent in his nerveless fixer: Parker Joe Robinson.
—Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 17 June 2018
His later career, following a move, in 1970, to Captiva Island, in Florida, was consumed by fetching but rather nerveless experimentation—with print mediums, cardboard reliefs, exotic fabrics, reflective surfaces, and incessant photography—
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 29 May 2017
Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.
—Danielle Rossingh, Forbes, 27 June 2021
The seemingly nerveless Floridian, a ferocious competitor at the best of times, hit back in style to close with two birdies in his last three holes for a round of 69 in the process sending a very clear message to his rivals out there.
—Patrick Snell, CNN, 9 Aug. 2020
There is genius in playing nerveless golf on Sunday at the Masters, and Tiger surely did that.
—Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 Apr. 2020
Kupcho was the first woman to win at Augusta National, in the inaugural Women’s Amateur in April, and played apparently nerveless golf until her final 4-foot putt.
—Graham Dunbar, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019
Its 1-1 draw against Lionel Messi's team was achieved through resilient and nerveless play.
—Pan Pylas, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2018
So with two on and no out, Pierce sent in his nerveless fixer: Parker Joe Robinson.
—Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 17 June 2018
His later career, following a move, in 1970, to Captiva Island, in Florida, was consumed by fetching but rather nerveless experimentation—with print mediums, cardboard reliefs, exotic fabrics, reflective surfaces, and incessant photography—
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 29 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerveless
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The ultrarich formula uses amino acids to reinforce weak strands, glycerin to hydrate and soften, silicones to smooth the cuticle, and coconut oil to add more moisture and shine.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Warren, in his typically nonchalant fashion, downplayed his early impact in the Colts’ offense.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These symptoms are more likely to appear in kittens or felines with weakened immune systems.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While most healthy people can recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable people, like children under 5, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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No actor on TV is making a meal out of language like Tramell Tillman, and no character on TV is being punished for that imperturbable mellifluousness like Severance middle manager Seth Milchick.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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The index took a mere three weeks and a day to fall just over 10% from its peak on Feb. 19 through Thursday’s close, in its way an equal and opposite reaction to the imperturbable rally that had lifted the market to those highs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The vocabulary being used by Qatar’s prime minister is strong, evocative and damning, a departure from his usual composed response to the incessant twists and turns of trying to end the 23-month war in Gaza.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Remember, significant wealth can be created in the market by those who maintain a composed and strategic approach during times of volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The airport in Cap-Haïtien was calm and orderly, the streets were alive with daily commerce and children in bright yellow uniforms played together during recess.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the decent people who are likely to pay attention to calls for calm and cool aren’t the ones raising the temperature anyway.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Buffs need a signal-caller that — in Shedeur fashion — is cool with scoring quickly and unflappable while playing from behind in a hostile environment.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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The difference there is that Keanu Reeves is unflappable, while Odenkirk has a sputtering quality to him that adds a comedic layer to his bloody lash-outs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Nerveless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerveless. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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