Nerveless

Pronunciation: /ˈnərvləs/

Definitions of nerveless

adjective lacking courage, determination, or strength

Example Sentences

A1 She was nerveless during the roller coaster ride.

A2 The young child was nerveless when faced with the loud thunderstorm.

B1 Despite the pressure, she remained nerveless and focused on her task.

B2 The seasoned performer appeared nerveless on stage, despite the size of the audience.

C1 His nerveless demeanor in high-stakes situations impressed his colleagues.

C2 The surgeon's nerveless hands performed the delicate operation with precision.

Examples of nerveless in a Sentence

formal Despite the nerveless demeanor of the speaker, it was clear they were feeling anxious.

informal She acted nerveless during the presentation, but I could tell she was nervous.

slang He was so nerveless during the interview, it was like he didn't even care.

figurative The athlete showed a nerveless performance under pressure, securing the win for his team.

Grammatical Forms of nerveless

• past tense: nerved
• plural: nervelesses
• comparative: more nerveless
• superlative: most nerveless
• present tense: nerveless
• future tense: will be nerveless
• perfect tense: have nerved
• continuous tense: is being nerveless
• singular: nerveless
• positive degree: nerveless
• infinitive: to nerve
• gerund: nerving
• participle: nerved

Origin and Evolution of nerveless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nerveless' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'nervelēas'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a lack of physical or mental strength, 'nerveless' has evolved to also convey a sense of lacking courage or determination.