fearless
pronunciation
How to pronounce fearless in British English:
UK [ˈfɪələs]
How to pronounce fearless in American English:
US [ˈfɪrləs]
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- Adjective:
- oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
- possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
- resolute and without fear
- invulnerable to fear or intimidation
Word Origin
- fearless (adj.)
- early 15c., from fear (n.) + -less. Related: Fearlessly; fearlessness.
Example
- 1. His fearless , no-nonsense approach resolved more than one stand-off .
- 2. Mr romney would doubtless like to be seen as a fearless truth-teller too .
- 3. General cone said her fearless response to the gunman had saved countless lives .
- 4. Guns are essential , because polar bears are fearless .
- 5. We are fearless in our efforts to get the unvarnished truth out to the public .