steely-nerved

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

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

En-au-steely-nerved.ogg

steely-nerved more steely-nerved most steely-nerved

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

steely-eyed steely-spined diehard hardcore tough as nails

nerves of steel

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