fearless

American

[feer-lis] / ˈfɪər lɪs /

adjective

without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.

Antonyms:

cowardly

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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Everybody’s favorite fearless and super capable princess is back for another adventure — along with the denizens of her kingdom and a pair of New York plumber brothers — in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She says she now feels reconnected to her "fearless" 19-year-old self - and she is already making up for missed opportunities.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Accompanied by her brazen friend Baba, the adult Caithleen leaves for Dublin, where a new life awaits a heroine who proves to be as fearless as the writer who created her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Speaking on court afterwards, Anisimova said she had been "just trying to go out there and have fun" and "be fearless".

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“Be fearless, Nell,” he whispered, “in everything you do. Fearless.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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