fearless

[feer-lis]

adjective

1. without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.

   Antonyms: cowardly

Other Word Forms

• fearlessly adverb
• fearlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fearless¹

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

Synonym Study

See brave.

Example Sentences

“Those women are fearless, and the story didn’t come up,” Wallace said.

From Los Angeles Times

Natasha, who was the fearless one of our group, walked right up to them and asked the one guy who looked like a Hollywood model if he had a lighter.

From Los Angeles Times

Ramsay has found a fellow traveler in Jennifer Lawrence, who, these days post-“Causeway,” is reinventing herself in a focused, fearless register.

From Los Angeles Times

He helped win the game with his front foot, fearless, direct running at the opposition.

From BBC

Queen guitarist Sir Brian May said "the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent", adding that he was grateful to have shared "a few quiet words with him" after Osbourne's final show.

From BBC

Related Words

• bold 
• cocky 
• confident 
• courageous 
• daring 
• gutsy 
• heroic 
• intrepid 
• smart 
• spunky