unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
unflinchingly adverb

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Everett’s evocative prose and unflinching narrative invite readers to confront uncomfortable truths about America’s past while empathizing deeply with Jim’s plight. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024 Most people love The Shining for Stanley Kubrick's unflinching direction, the cast's once-in-a-lifetime performances, the iconography, etc. — typically reserving their annual viewings for Halloween. Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Advertisement In his first extended interview about the furor, Soon-Shiong depicted himself as an unflinching protector of journalistic balance, one who is betting that a moderate, nonideological viewpoint is the best path forward. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024 The writing across all of these works is vivid, acerbic, unflinching. Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unflinching 

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unflinching was in 1728

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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflinching. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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unflinching

adjective
un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly adverb
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