fearless
Americanadjective
Related Words
See brave.
Other Word Forms
- fearlessly adverb
- fearlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of fearless
First recorded in 1350–1400, fearless is from the Middle English word fereles. See fear, -less
Example Sentences
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“And it’s all very well being fearless and that, but a little bit of anxiety about insulting everyone you speak to might make you look like less of a thug.”
From Literature
Our fearless leader is Major Thomas Tooth—who knew?
From Literature
“Chris was brave, fearless, smart, and kind — always there for everyone, helping in any way he could,” his family wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
Her playlist includes hits from Justin Bieber and Calvin Harris, alongside other upbeat tracks that remind her of what it felt like to be 18 and fearless.
The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.
From Los Angeles Times
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