Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

steely-nerved

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.53 in modern English

Syllables: steely-n-erved
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.

Etymology

People who were always brave and collected in the face are said to have "nerves of steel".

Inflected Forms

more steely-nerved (comparative) most steely-nerved (superlative)

Phrases

nerves of steel

Frequently Paired Words

nerves of steel

Synonyms

steely-eyed steely-spined diehard hardcore tough as nails

Questions

What does steely-nerved mean?: Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.
Where does steely-nerved come from?: People who were always brave and collected in the face are said to have "nerves of steel".

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