fearless

adjective

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

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
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The most fearless of daredevils shouldn’t pass up a trip to Mindanao to paraglide above the jungle or raft the whitewater of Cagayan de Oro all year round. Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 Unhinged and fearless, the show embodied the album’s spirit. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026 Acuff has orchestrated Arkansas’ offense with an electric scoring punch while Burries has given Arizona a fearless two-way player who isn’t afraid of the big moments. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026 Think of it as a jazz appetizer from one of the music’s most fearless and celebrated voices. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fearless

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

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“Fearless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fearless. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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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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