nervelessly

In unflappable manner

Nervelessly means without nervousness or anxiety—with complete calm under pressure.

A surgeon works nervelessly, a poker player bluffs nervelessly, a gymnast lands nervelessly.

The word emphasizes steadiness in situations that would normally provoke tension: She nervelessly sank the free throw with one second left.

composure

calmly

In a tranquil manner

imperturbably · steadily · coolheaded · composed · unruffled · placid · self-possessed · poised · level-headed · even-tempered

courage

fearlessly

Without any trepidation

intrepidly · bravely · courageously · valiantly · resolutely · steadfastly · undauntedly · pluckily · audaciously · gallantly

detachment

emotionlessly

Without displaying feelings

dispassionately · unemotionally · coldly · clinically · mechanically · robotically · expressionlessly · blankly · apathetically · numbly

Opposites
physical steadiness

nervelesslyshakily

In trembling manner

tremblingly · tremulously · quaveringly · unsteadily · quiveringly

courage/boldness

nervelesslytimidly

In fearful, hesitant fashion

timorously · fearfully · hesitantly · cowardly · faintheartedly

emotional composure/anxiety

nervelesslyanxiously

In a worried manner

nervously · fearfully · apprehensively · worriedly · fretfully

Family

nerveless, nervelessness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G