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

In the last century, traditional media institutions have been fearless in standing up to powerful businesses and Presidents, fighting in court for free speech while individual journalists have gone to jail to protect their sources.
Tech and crypto funder Andreessen Horowitz wants to replace the media. Is that bad news?|Jeff Roberts|January 20, 2021|Fortune
Now, more than ever, the world requires fearless, independent journalism.
Politics Report: It’s Happening! Plus, the Elections Contest|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|October 31, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Clinton said Zamora jolted people out of ignorance, and lived a life of “compassion and fearlessness.”
Pedro Zamora, a Hero in the Real World|Tim Teeman|June 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Michael's talents as a journalist, his true fearlessness and ability to tell stories, have been much remarked upon.
Remembering Michael Hastings|Ali Gharib|June 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He bizarrely poured hot wax on her skin and fired a pistol at her skirts to test her fearlessness.
The Man Who Tried to Raise a Wife|Mythili Rao|April 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There was a Lucille Ball–like fearlessness to her daffy brand of physical comedy that seemed to be refreshingly natural.
Amanda Bynes’s Makeover Picture: WTF?!|Kevin Fallon|March 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Miscavige became the leader of the church and chose as his lieutenant Marty Rathbun, who rose to fame because of his fearlessness.
15 Scientology Revelations From Lawrence Wright’s ‘Going Clear’|The Daily Beast|January 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It was curious to see several birds flying about him; or settled on his back, exhibiting the most perfect fearlessness.
In the Wilds of Florida|W.H.G. Kingston
She must learn some of your fearlessness and faith, and make the best of things.
A Houseful of Girls|Sarah Tytler
As for Tharn—he strode toward the elevated throne with all of Sadu's majestic fearlessness.
Warrior of the Dawn|Howard Carleton Browne
His resolution to lead the charge at the Bloody Angle--rashness for once--shows fearlessness.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII|John Lord
Hence their hostility and fearlessness of man, due as much to hunger, as to any natural ferocity.
The Vee-Boers|Mayne Reid