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fearless

[ feer-lis ]

/ ˈfɪər lɪs /

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adjective

without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.

Nearby words

fealty, fear, feared, fearful, fearfully, fearless, fearlessly, fearnought, fearsome, fearsomely, feasance

Origin of fearless

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

ANTONYMS FOR fearless

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Related formsfear·less·ly, adverbfear·less·ness, noun

Synonym study

See brave.

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for fearless

Its fearless creator opens up about the hilarious new season.
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS|Marlow Stern|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It was fearless and raunchy and fun and ridiculous and weird and feminist and powerful.
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Along the way, she discovers the fearless warrior that her mother knew was inside her all along.
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To be honest I am freaking out that I spoke, [but] I hadn't spoken to my parents for a week and I was fearless.
Defying Stereotypes, Young Muslim Writers Find Community Onstage|Julianne Chiaet|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Moran does so with fearless honesty and bravura, but admits she was wary about oversharing when she wrote How to Be a Woman.
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Marriage, at the end of a month, had already disciplined the fearless directness of Gabriella.
Life and Gabriella|Ellen Glasgow
They were strong and fearless, and they seemed to say, "Here before us is great wonder, but wonder does not subdue our minds!"
1492|Mary Johnston
There is a fearless advance, and your skirmishers are your forlorn hope.
Battle Studies|Charles-Jean-Jacques-Joseph Ardant du Picq
The professional acrobats that are met with on festive occasions are fearless and skilful.
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe|Ernest Young
His last moments were like his life, tranquil, fearless, and forgiving.
Historical Parallels, vol 3 (of 3)|Arthur Thomas Malkin

Word Origin and History for fearless

fearless

adj.

early 15c., from fear (n.) + -less. Related: Fearlessly; fearlessness.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper