fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: free from fear : brave
fearlessly adverb
fearlessness noun

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, there was Eckstein, who seemed fearless. Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024 In the kitchen, she was always intimidated by her mother, a tough, fearless woman who as a teenager had faced down assault rifles and felt the tremble of bombs in the streets of San Salvador. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 5 June 2024 Eager to explore new territories and conquer challenges along the way, Aries has a fearless approach to life, resembling the vivacious sense of renewal that's associated with the spring season. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 The protagonist wasn’t a fearless do-gooder but a vulnerable, tortured warrior whose sole purpose was to save the soul of her lover, Dillion, after he had been tortured and killed by the Northmen. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fearless 

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Word History

Etymology

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fearless was in 1540

Dictionary Entries Near fearless

Cite this Entry

“Fearless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fearless. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

fearless

adjective
fear·​less ˈfi(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: free from fear : brave
fearlessly adverb
fearlessness noun

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