unfailing
Americanadjective
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not failing; not giving way; not falling short of expectation; completely dependable.
an unfailing friend.
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inexhaustible; endless.
unfailing resources; unfailing good humor.
adjective
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not failing; unflagging
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continuous or unceasing
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sure; certain
Other Word Forms
- unfailingly adverb
- unfailingness noun
Etymology
Origin of unfailing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at un- 1, failing
Example Sentences
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“The Ten Year Affair” handles these twists with unfailing intelligence, capturing the sincere but confusingly improvised mores of marriage today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
A major contributor to the 7M cult’s perceived creepiness is the dancers' unfailing polish and flat if gleaming expressiveness.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2024
Though Green’s love for the game is unfailing, it’s not uncritical.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2022
“What stands out most for me is her unfailing support of the marginalized, her extreme selflessness, her dogged belief that everyone can win,” said Orji, who starred on “Insecure.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022
But there was an invisible ingredient that made the cure unfailing.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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