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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This weekend’s race will largely be decided by which contender is fit enough to keep his form in the final seconds—and fearless enough to pursue speed at the expense of safety.
"He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound," he added.
From Barron's
“And it’s all very well being fearless and that, but a little bit of anxiety about insulting everyone you speak to might make you look like less of a thug.”
From Literature
Our fearless leader is Major Thomas Tooth—who knew?
From Literature
“Chris was brave, fearless, smart, and kind — always there for everyone, helping in any way he could,” his family wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
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