nerveless

nerveless
nervelessly, adv.nervelessness, n.
/nerrv"lis/, adj.
1. without nervousness, as in emergencies; calm; collected.
2. lacking strength or vigor; feeble; weak.
3. lacking firmness or courage; spiritless; cowardly.
4. Anat., Bot. having no nerves.
[1725-35; NERVE + -LESS]

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