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nerveless

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nerve⋅less

  [nurv-lis]
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–adjective
1. without nervousness, as in emergencies; calm; collected.
2. lacking strength or vigor; feeble; weak.
3. lacking firmness or courage; spiritless; cowardly.
4. Anatomy, Botany. having no nerves.
Origin:
1725–35; nerve + -less

Related forms:
nerve⋅less⋅ly, adverb
nerve⋅less⋅ness, noun
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nerve·less   (nûrv'lĭs)   
adj.  

  1. Lacking strength or energy; spiritless; weak.

  2. Lacking courage; spineless or cowardly.

  3. Calm and controlled in trying circumstances; cool.

nerve'less·ly adv., nerve'less·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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