fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
Synonyms of fearlessnext
: free from fear : brave
fearlessly adverb
fearlessness noun

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
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From bougainvillea pink to garden greens, see how nature informs designer Peter Dunham's fearless use of color and pattern. Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 For her bold visual storytelling and fearless ability to flip the narrative and explore female pleasure through the female gaze with honesty, humor, and striking originality, this award goes to Vidhya Iyer. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 This no-reservations Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square can feel frantic, everyone wanting everything at once, but the kitchen stays focused and fearless. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Teaming with a magical stable girl Alora and her fearless ally Constance, William helps expose a coup and ultimately proves that compassion, not force, is the kingdom’s greatest strength. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fearless

Word History

Etymology

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fearless was in 1540

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“Fearless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fearless. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

fearless

adjective
fear·​less ˈfi(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: free from fear : brave
fearlessly adverb
fearlessness noun

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