NERVES OF STEEL Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase nerves of steel. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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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) | ||||||
