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nervelessly

nervelessly

1 7.5
To act calmly without showing fear
  • adverb
  • /ˈnɜrvəslɪ/
  • Archaic
: 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
13 4.3

In a calm way that shows little worry or emotion

is similar but emphasizes lack of nervousness rather than detachment
nonchalantly
vsnervelessly
8 7.4

In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement

is more about composed absence of nervousness than casual attitude
serenely
vsnervelessly
6 3.9

In a calm, peaceful way without worry

leans more toward composed lack of nervousness than tranquil peace
placidly
vsnervelessly
2 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
1 6.7

Calmly and with control of your feelings

stresses calmness and lack of nervousness rather than just control
unaffectedly
vsnervelessly
1 7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

is about inner lack of nervousness rather than only outward appearance
relaxedly
vsnervelessly
1 4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

stresses being free from nervousness, not just physical comfort
mellowly
vsnervelessly
1 4.2

In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way

focuses more strictly on absence of nervousness than pleasant softness

Antonyms

53 2.3

Shows worry or fear in the way someone acts

39 3.2

In a worried or nervous way

How Calm

nervelessly
  • Archaic
1 7.5
serenely
6 3.9
composedly
1 6.7
calmly
97 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.