NERVELESS

cool, coolheaded, nerveless

(adjective) marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional; “play it cool”; “keep cool”; “stayed coolheaded in the crisis”; “the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament”

feeble, nerveless

(adjective) lacking strength; “a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude”- Nathaniel Hawthorne

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

nerveless (comparative more nerveless, superlative most nerveless)

Lacking nerve: fearful; cowardly.

(biology) Lacking a nervous system.

Devoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.

Source: Wiktionary


Nerve"less, a.

1. Destitute of nerves.

2. Destitute of strength or of courage; wanting vigor; weak; powerless. A kingless people for a nerveless state. Byron. Awaking, all nerveless, from an ugly dream. Hawthorne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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