unflinching

[ uhn-flin-ching ]

/ ʌnˈflɪn tʃɪŋ /

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adjective

not flinching; unshrinking: unflinching courage.

OTHER WORDS FOR unflinching

steady, constant, steadfast, unfaltering.

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Origin of unflinching

First recorded in1720–30; un-¹ + flinch¹ + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM unflinching

un·flinch·ing·ly, adverb

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How to use unflinching in a sentence

Even still, the index closed in positive territory for the week, speaking to investors’ unflinching faith in the mega-cap tech stocks.
Move over tech stocks. This emerging sector is now fueling the equities rally|Bernhard Warner|October 19, 2020|Fortune
He’s won the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards, and is known for his unflinching deep dives into science, economics, and politics—and for envisioning scientists as heroes.
Kim Stanley Robinson Holds Out Hope - Issue 90: Something Green|Liz Greene|October 7, 2020|Nautilus
He's dismissive to women and unflinchingly brutal to his enemies.
Conan Gets Emotional|Adam Auriemma|August 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In The Color of Night, Bell looks unflinchingly at our darkest impulses and offers illuminating answers.
3 Must-Read Novels|The Daily Beast|April 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Holbrooke was friends with Kissinger but he remained unflinchingly honest in his appraisal.
An American in Full|Jonathan Alter|December 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This digital bear-hug at first seems incongruous for a brand whose style is so unflinchingly “classic.”
Ralph Lauren's Movie Magic|Rebecca Dana|November 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, the Sun King, removed from his throne, has remained unflinchingly smug.
Why Is BP's Former Boss a U.K. Hero?|Clive Irving|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"If it is for any to question that right, it is for me," Valerie made answer, her eyes ever meeting the Dowager's unflinchingly.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
But he met the doctor's gaze unflinchingly across the fire, and with complete honesty.
Three More John Silence Stories|Algernon Blackwood
"Pardon," replied Zeyneb, looking about unflinchingly, and speaking very good Languedoc.
God Wills It!|William Stearns Davis
It was well that he had been warned that he would need all his courage to enable him to look upon this man unflinchingly.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado|Frank Aubrey
Groundhog looked up and caught Shorty's eye fixed unflinchingly on him.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6)|John McElroy

British Dictionary definitions for unflinching

unflinching

/ (ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ) /

adjective

not shrinking from danger, difficulty, etc

Derived forms of unflinching

unflinchingly, adverb

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