steely-nerved
- adjective
- /ˈstiːli nɜrvd/
:
de nervios de acero
- The steely-nerved firefighter entered the burning building without hesitation.
Examples
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Her steely-nerved response impressed everyone in the courtroom.
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Even in the face of mounting pressure, the CEO remained steely-nerved.
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She remained steely-nerved during the crisis.
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His steely-nerved attitude impressed everyone.
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During the crisis, only the steely-nerved leaders remained calm and made effective decisions.
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To win the championship, the team needed steely-nerved players who could handle immense pressure.
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Her steely-nerved approach to negotiations secured a favorable deal even in difficult circumstances.
Synonyms
906
1.0
Has courage when facing danger, pain or fear
157
3.3
Not afraid to face danger or problems
41
5.5
Brave and determined when things are difficult or dangerous
20
5.5
Being very determined and not showing fear
19
4.3
A person who decides to do something and does not change their mind
14
6.8
To be brave and keep trying when things are hard
1
8.8
Being very brave when you face danger
1
8.6
Showing courage and determination when things are hard
1
7.5
Showing courage in dangerous or risky situations
Being brave and calm under pressure
Calm and steady in a difficult or dangerous situation
A person who is brave and stays firm in hard times
Antonyms
How Steady
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Steely-nerved comes from steely (from steel, a very strong metal) and nerved (from nerve, meaning 'courage' or 'self-control'). So a steely-nerved person is like they have 'steel' in their nerves, very brave and calm in hard situations.