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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This is the environment of sages and of fearless leadership, dancing with the cosmos. Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, back on land, Chock is having a heart-to-heart with our fearless host, Jesse Palmer. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Historical dramas — in particular those centered on fearless feats of resistance against authoritarian regimes — often seek to be warnings. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 Like the fearless lion, Pru rules the Academy of Unseen Arts student body. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 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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