unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
unflinchingly adverb

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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The collection provides an unflinching look at Didion’s struggle to write and ruminations on her legacy. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 The humor is dark, and the confessions are unflinching, and Woolever has a gift for turning them into propulsive storytelling. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025 With an unflinching lens, the film captures the debates, memories, and tensions that are building toward a reckoning. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025 Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an immersive sonic experience, the series offers an unflinching, deeply human portrait of artistic innovation, community resilience, and the enduring struggle for Black empowerment in America. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unflinching was in 1728

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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflinching. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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unflinching

adjective
un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly adverb
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