fearless

[ feer-lis ]

/ ˈfɪər lɪs /

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adjective

without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.

OPPOSITES FOR fearless

cowardly.

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Origin of fearless

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

synonym study for fearless

See brave.

OTHER WORDS FROM fearless

fear·less·ly, adverbfear·less·ness, noun

How to use fearless in a sentence

She drops in to The Carlos Watson Show to talk about her fearless rise to the top.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Believes in Walking the Walk, Not Talking the Talk|Pallabi Munsi|February 12, 2021|Ozy
Thank you, Cloris, for your wonderful work and fearless life.
Celebrating Leachman’s wonderful work, fearless life|Kathi Wolfe|February 5, 2021|Washington Blade
Yet reliable decision-making, efficient three-point shooting and a fearless personality have made him a crucial late-game contributor.
The front-runners for NBA awards aren’t the usual suspects|Ben Golliver|February 1, 2021|Washington Post
She’s bold and fearless, leaning into her “wild desire” for a different kind of life.
Colorism Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg In ‘Passing’|Brande Victorian|February 1, 2021|Essence.com

She fearlessly embraces everything, from sight gags to pratfalls.
Stop Hating on ‘Modern Family’ (But Also Stop Giving It Emmys)|Jason Lynch|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Durbin has spoken out fearlessly against the NRA while so many of his colleagues in Congress cower.
Brooklyn Shooting Hits Close to Bill de Blasio’s Park Slope Home|Michael Daly|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I certainly used it as an opportunity to fearlessly allow my shadow self to drive the car for six months.
OITNB’s New Villain Vee, Played By Lorraine Toussaint, Speaks for the First Time|Kevin Fallon|June 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He sat on my lap in rehearsals and made fearlessly manful eye contact while chatting after the show.
Russell Brand: Not Quite a Messiah|James Poulos|October 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sajed fearlessly slapped on the rollerblades to give them a whirl, and a skater was born.
If You Build It, They Will Skate|Maysoon Zayid|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Her face was grey as the one from which she drew the merciful coverings, but her eyes went fearlessly to that which she sought.
Uncanny Tales|Various
One day he remarked fearlessly: I am sure of this—Serov has more talent for composition than Wagner.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
June's bonnet was down, her hair was tossed, her eyes were sparkling fearlessly, and her face was flushed with joy.
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine|John Fox, Jr.
He returned fearlessly; entered the reception room—and was shot dead from behind a grating.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
We fearlessly assert, not only that we can, but that the miracles are not an essential part of his doctrine.
Ancient Faiths And Modern|Thomas Inman