fearless

[feer-lis]

adjective

1. without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.

   Antonyms: cowardly

Other Word Forms

• fearlessly adverb
• fearlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fearless¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, fearless is from the Middle English word fereles. See fear, -less

Synonym Study

See brave.

Example Sentences

Quickly demonstrating his skill at salesmanship and fearless negotiating, he vaulted himself to senior partner.

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I need to be strong, to be fearless.

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There were memoirs by Arctic explorers, fearless mountaineers, and deep-sea divers who braved the briny deep wearing those newfangled diving costumes.

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“After all, Admiral Faucet is a fearless explorer of Parts Unknown,” Lady Constance gaily confided to Mrs. Clarke, after poor Margaret had been sent away.

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Penelope drew the children close to her and regarded the man with what she hoped was a stern and fearless gaze.

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Related Words

• bold 
• cocky 
• confident 
• courageous 
• daring 
• gutsy 
• heroic 
• intrepid 
• smart 
• spunky