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nerveless

adjective

Marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
N
Ends with
S
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈnɜː(ɹ)vləs

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adjective

  1. Marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional

    “Play it cool”

adjective

  1. Lacking strength

    “{'source': 'Nathaniel Hawthorne', 'text': 'a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude'}”

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Example Sentences

Play it cool
Keep cool
Stayed coolheaded in the crisis
The most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament
{'source': 'Nathaniel Hawthorne', 'text': 'a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude'}

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