fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: 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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Alexa Crowe’s fearless investigative skills will continue to be put to the test! Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 7 Feb. 2025 It has just been announced that their fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 Linda was a fearless survivor of ovarian cancer for 20 years. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 This lively discussion among fierce, fearless female and/or nonbinary forces in entertainment opens up a dialogue around the power and privilege of taking on roles that redefine the rules and refuse to yield. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025 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 13 Feb. 2025.

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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