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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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Small hail is possible, and an isolated weak/brief tornado can't be ruled out.—
Mary Ours,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics and accountability program manager with California Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog, said in an email Friday that heavy reliance on outside vendors can increase the risk of fraud or mismanagement if oversight is weak.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Fagen’s nonchalant cameo, though, got the Steely Dan community in a tizzy.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Young children, travelers, gay or bisexual men, and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of contracting Shigella, the CDC cautioned.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Testing failure Another error highlighted in the report involved recording inaccurate test results in September 2024 for a liver that tested positive for a common infection that can be deadly for people with weakened immune systems, such as transplant patients.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 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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But a never ending stream of soft contact leading to one zero after another on the scoreboard.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Non-stretch fabrics quickly become uncomfortable mid-flight, but this Anrabess Two-piece Set is made from soft, stretchy material that moves with your body while still looking put together.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The feature is set in British Columbia, largely in the span of a summer during the nineteen-nineties, in a calm residential suburb on the ruggedly alluring Vancouver Island.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Massachusetts resident Stephen Chukumba, who featured in the original short and has stepped up to producing for this feature, faces less drastic life choices, especially since his transgender son Hobbes, a delightfully phlegmatic, unflappable kid, is now old enough to go off to university.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pavlovic is unflappable in possession, sees the game around him with such clarity already, and has every chance of becoming a global star.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Nerveless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerveless. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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