Nerveless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈnərv-ləs/ nerve·less

Meaning & Definition of Nerveless

Nerveless (adjective)

  1. lacking strength or courage, feeble
  2. exhibiting control or balance, poised, cool

Nerveless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking strength of will or character

    "he's a nerveless pushover who'll be eaten alive by his own staff"

    similar: characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, soft, spineless, weak, weak-kneed, weakened, weakling, wet (British), wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy
    related: flabby, flaccid, forceless, ineffective, ineffectual, impotent, impuissant, powerless, emasculated, unnerved, lamblike, meek, pliable, submissive, corrupt, dastardly, unprincipled, unscrupulous, villainous, cowardly, craven, fainthearted, lily-livered, nebbishy, poltroon, pusillanimous, sissy, timid, infirm, irresolute, vacillating
    opposite: backboned, firm, hard, strong, tough
    near: ethical, good, moral, principled, right, righteous, upright, virtuous, determined, mettlesome, resolute, unrelenting, courageous, stalwart, stouthearted

  2. not easily panicked or upset

    "to be a paramedic, you need to be calm, clearheaded, and nerveless in emergencies"

    similar: imperturbable, unflappable, unshakable
    related: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, icy, nonchalant, placid, self-collected, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, steely, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried
    opposite: perturbable, shakable
    near: panicky, aflutter, anxious, dithery, edgy, het up, hung up, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, shaky, tense, troubled, uneasy, upset, uptight, worried

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nerveless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nerveless:

British: wet
characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, soft, spineless, weak, weak-kneed, weakened, weakling, wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy, imperturbable, unflappable, unshakable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nerveless

Words with the opposite meaning of Nerveless:

backboned, firm, hard, strong, tough, perturbable, shakable

Related Words for Nerveless

flabby, flaccid, forceless, ineffective, ineffectual, impotent, impuissant, powerless, emasculated, unnerved, lamblike, meek, pliable, submissive, corrupt, dastardly, unprincipled, unscrupulous, villainous, cowardly, craven, fainthearted, lily-livered, nebbishy, poltroon, pusillanimous, sissy, timid, infirm, irresolute

Near Antonyms of Nerveless

ethical, good, moral, principled, right, righteous, upright, virtuous, determined, mettlesome, resolute, unrelenting, courageous, stalwart, stouthearted, panicky, aflutter, anxious, dithery, edgy, het up, hung up, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, shaky, tense, troubled

Word Forms of Nerveless

Derived words: nervelessly (adverb), nervelessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nerveless

First known use: 1681

Frequently Asked Questions about Nerveless

What does "Nerveless" mean?

"Nerveless" means lacking strength or courage, feeble. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking strength or courage, feeble. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nerveless"?

Other words for "Nerveless" include characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby and soft. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nerveless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nerveless"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nerveless". Common alternatives include characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, soft, spineless and weak.

What is the opposite of "Nerveless"?

Antonyms of "Nerveless" include backboned, firm, hard, strong, tough, perturbable and shakable. Near antonyms include ethical, good, moral and principled.

How do you use "Nerveless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nerveless" in a sentence: "he's a nerveless pushover who'll be eaten alive by his own staff"; "to be a paramedic, you need to be calm, clearheaded, and nerveless in emergencies".

Is "Nerveless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nerveless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Nerveless"?

"Nerveless" is pronounced /ˈnərv-ləs/ and divided into syllables as nerve·less.

What is the origin of the word "Nerveless"?

First known use: 1681.