fearless

adjective

ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
Definition of fearlessnext
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types

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Recent Examples of fearless Ten years after audiences first met Disney’s fearless wayfinder, Moana has returned to theaters in a new live-action adaptation. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Family, students and curators are digitizing her vast archive and spotlighting early wearable art, even as multiple generations credit Saar’s fearless vision with expanding possibilities for Black womanhood and American art. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 The 6-foot-4, 211-pound Mestemaker was a fearless, decisive thrower last year in North Texas’ Air Raid system. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Neill plays Mark in director Andrzej Żuławski’s fearless study of madness, opposite the incredible Isabelle Adjani as his increasingly disturbed wife, Anna. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fearless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearless
  1. courageous
  2. brave
  3. valiant
  4. heroic
  5. gallant
  6. bold
Adjective
  • Being bold and courageous sounds fun and exciting, but can also be frightening.
    — ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Holding them together is their courageous mother, Olga, who keeps them looking ahead, even when their future is uncertain.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • This Fire sign reminds us that taking up space and being unapologetically yourself isn’t inherently selfish, and genuine self-expression can be incredibly brave.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • For those feeling brave, visit Nestor’s Cave in the Peloponnese region, which was the filming site for the Cyclops sequence.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • The crew’s valiant attempt to halt the pressure leak and save the station is like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 25 July 2026
  • As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • And there were plenty of heroic acts by thousands of health care workers who toiled tirelessly, risking their own lives to care for those who had fallen ill during the pandemic.
    — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Billy Zane earned global recognition as Cal Hockley in Titanic, his villainous role in Dead Calm, and as the heroic lead in The Phantom.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • Indeed, the announcement of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros triggered concern last year that the market for bold young talent would shrink – indeed that opportunities for indie companies like Continental would also disappear.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Summer dressing is the perfect excuse to embrace bold color, play with texture, or experiment with a new silhouette.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of bold

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