fearless
Americanadjective
Related Words
See brave.
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Etymology
Origin of fearless
First recorded in 1350–1400, fearless is from the Middle English word fereles. See fear, -less
Explanation
Do you remain confident, bold, and brave, even on a terrifying roller coaster or when singing in front of a huge audience? You can go ahead and describe yourself as fearless. The adjective fearless is a good one to use when you're talking about someone who seems to have a complete lack of fear. A fearless stunt pilot does loops and rolls that appear impossible from the ground, and a fearless animal trainer doesn't flinch from a roaring lion. Others are fearless in the face of less physical dangers: "She is fearless on the Senate floor, bravely facing down her political opponents."
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Example Sentences
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When Maxey—and really, bravo for Maxey, who is the soul of this Philly team—put Game 7 with a string of fearless drives, the statement was Lazarus-like.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Earlier in his career, he gained fame as the fearless Mafia-busting prosecutor whose aggressive use of racketeering laws brought down New York's organized crime families.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
With a few tubes of paint, brushes and putty knives you might find at your local hardware store, fearless creation is something anybody can do.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
Today, their home reflects Fahmy’s fearless approach — it’s a true “petri dish for experimentation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
A race of giants had lived then, fearless men, men of a staunchness unknown in this day.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
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