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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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Defense lawyers contend these cases should never have been brought, with weak evidence that juries consistently reject, prompting legal experts to question the prosecution strategy.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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But some indications suggest that the jobs report could come in weaker than expected.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The consumption of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products can cause serious health risks and be especially dangerous for people with weakened immune systems, according to the Food and Drug Administration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The primary concern is costs, according to Bloomberg, along with weakened demand in China.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
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The team aimed to recreate this kind of dynamic control in a soft, synthetic material using digital design rather than complex biological systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The village range will include a hybrid hoodie combining a soft fleece front with a ripstop nylon back, displaying a tricolor mountain motif, as well as a T-shirt designed as a nod to the Paris Games in 2024 and a recycled polyester sherpa.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Comfortable Ride: Adaptive dynamics with the optional air suspension provides a smooth and composed ride, even on rough roads and off road trails.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the center returned to Minnesota, Finch saw a player who was more composed and sure of how to use his boundless energy within the context of the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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But Vonn, whose injury history is almost as long as her résumé, looked calm during training, coach Aksel Lund Svindal said Saturday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In court, Mickey grasps at straws, trying to clear his name, and in jail, the usually calm, cool and collected attorney is struggling to stay sane.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fudd wears the same cool, neutral expression in every scenario on the court, her demeanor unflappable to anyone on the outside looking in.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sabalenka repeatedly looked at her box in frustration during the third set, while Rybakina was unflappable and made fewer errors in the big moments.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Nerveless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerveless. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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