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
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Your series takes a fearless approach to addressing taboo topics like ageism, consumerism and political correctness. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Foremost among these campaigners was Josephine Butler, a fearless advocate for women’s rights who lived in the British port city of Liverpool in the mid-nineteenth century. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 Her fearless challenge has since become a symbol of resistance against oppression. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 Uranus in Scorpio blends intensity with innovation, creating a fearless approach to change and transformation. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 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 24 Dec. 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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