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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
His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerveless
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But his father contracted pneumonia in 2011, and after two decades in prison, his body was too weak to fight it.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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That gap is where signal blindness, misalignment, bottlenecks, execution delays and weak learning loops quietly convert external change into our fragilities.—
Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This nonchalant maneuver enables Jefferson to extol America as the seat and refuge of liberty over and against the contradictions of the hour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Behind the black shades, the 22-year-old looked like a mirror image of her mom, channeling Paltrow's signature nonchalant pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Treatment wiped out the cancer, but Lucy's weakened body had another ailment, one that stopped her from making stem cells, blood or platelets.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Children, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems can develop severe infections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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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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As the limestone’s natural acids slowly leach into the softer sandstone, the structure will erode over time.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Here, the threat may arrive with a badge, a laptop bag and a calm voice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Your 4th House of Home warms as Venus, planet of values, shifts in, encouraging careful upgrades that make daily life feel calm and genuinely cozy.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Ty France is an unflappable first baseman, Tatis is becoming increasingly comfortable and increasingly spectacular at second, and Bogaerts is arguably playing at a Gold Glove level at shortstop.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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When leaders appear unflappable and unshakeable, everything downstream appears to operate that much better, so leaders project invincibility.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Nerveless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerveless. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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