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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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
Her counsel, Brenda Campbell KC, told a preliminary hearing last year that Ms Donohoe wanted a "full and fearless" inquest into her son's death.
From BBC
He remained a fearsome presence in the lineup for six years and was fearless in the playoffs, hitting five homers and driving in 18 runs in the 2017 and 2018 postseasons alone.
From Los Angeles Times
She felt completely locked in to the character, a woman with a big personality, and a fearless, sometimes chaotic approach to situations.
From Los Angeles Times
While drafting Bea as a spy makes a certain amount of sense, Twila’s skill set, as she is told, is being “fearless.”
From Los Angeles Times
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