NERVES OF STEEL Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase nerves of steel. (close relations)
Definition of NERVES OF STEEL
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audacity | nounn | |||||||
noun • fearless daring • aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery | ||||||||
bravery | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear • feeling no fear | ||||||||
courage | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear | ||||||||
determination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||||
fearlessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • feeling no fear • the trait of feeling no fear | ||||||||
fortitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage | ||||||||
gallantry | nounn | |||||||
noun • the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) • courtesy towards women • polite attentiveness to women | ||||||||
grit | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone • fortitude and determination verb • cover with a grit • clench together | ||||||||
intrepidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • resolute courageousness | ||||||||
mettle | nounn | |||||||
noun • the courage to carry on | ||||||||
pluck | verbv | |||||||
noun • the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury • the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord verb • pull or pull out sharply • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion • strip of feathers • look for and gather | ||||||||
resolution | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote • the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together • the trait of being resolute • finding a solution to a problem • something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making • analysis into clear-cut components • (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture • the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) • (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner | ||||||||
tenacity | nounn | |||||||
noun • persistent determination | ||||||||
valor | nounn | |||||||
noun • the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) |