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nervelessly

nervelessly

7.5
To act calmly without showing fear
  • adverb
  • /ˈnɜrvəslɪ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : imperturbablemente
  • He performed his duties nervelessly, never once showing a hint of fear.

Examples

  • Despite the mounting pressure, she handled the negotiations nervelessly and secured a favorable deal.

  • The surgeon worked nervelessly throughout the complicated procedure, impressing everyone in the operating room.

  • She spoke nervelessly during the presentation.

  • He handled the situation nervelessly despite the pressure.

  • He addressed the audience nervelessly, maintaining eye contact with everyone in the room.

  • Despite the chaos around her, she walked nervelessly through the crowd, unfazed by the noise.

  • The actor delivered his lines nervelessly, showing no signs of the usual stage fright.

Synonyms

coolly
vsnervelessly
19 4.3

In a calm way that shows little worry or emotion

is similar but emphasizes lack of nervousness rather than detachment
nonchalantly
vsnervelessly
9 7.4

In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement

is more about composed absence of nervousness than casual attitude
serenely
vsnervelessly
7 3.9

In a calm, peaceful way without worry

leans more toward composed lack of nervousness than tranquil peace
placidly
vsnervelessly
3 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

focuses more on being free from nervousness than on general peace
levelly
vsnervelessly
1 4.4

A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling

highlights absence of nervousness more than mere steadiness
sedately
vsnervelessly
1 5.5

In a calm, slow, and dignified way

emphasizes lack of nervousness rather than formality or dignity
unselfconsciously
vsnervelessly
1 6.6

Acting naturally without worrying about what other people think

is about being calm and untroubled, not about self awareness
tranquilly
vsnervelessly
1 4.8

In a calm and peaceful way

is more about composed absence of nervousness than general peacefulness
imperturbably
vsnervelessly
1 8.1

In a calm way without showing any worry

focuses more on absence of nervousness than on unshakeability
insouciantly
vsnervelessly
1 9.9

In a relaxed way without worry

is calmer and less playful, stressing lack of nervousness
composedly
vsnervelessly
6.7

Calmly and with control of your feelings

stresses calmness and lack of nervousness rather than just control
relaxedly
vsnervelessly
4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

stresses being free from nervousness, not just physical comfort
unaffectedly
vsnervelessly
7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

is about inner lack of nervousness rather than only outward appearance
mellowly
vsnervelessly
4.2

In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way

focuses more strictly on absence of nervousness than pleasant softness

Antonyms

87 2.3

Shows worry or fear in the way someone acts

43 3.2

In a worried or nervous way

How Calm

nervelessly
  • Archaic
7.5
serenely
7 3.9
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

nervelessly positive

Morphology

nervelessly = nerveless (semi-transparent) = nerve + less + ly

The immediate base 'nerveless' is clearly nerve + -less, but its adjectival meaning 'calm/composed' is a slight sense shift from the literal 'without nerves', which may not be fully literal for learners.

Etymology

The word nervelessly comes from nerve, a word that long ago meant 'strength' and now can mean the body's nerves or 'courage', plus -less meaning 'without' and -ly which makes it describe how something is done. So to act nervelessly is to act 'without shaky nerves', calm and steady under pressure.