UNFLINCHING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unflinching

adjective

ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ

Definition of unflinching

as in relentless

showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done

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Recent Examples of unflinching Gabrielle’s unflinching competence and dynamism belie acute sensitivity, and the actress allows hints of child-like hurt and hesitation to pierce the carapace. — Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 And so begins Sarah and David’s sometimes hilarious, often irreverent and totally unflinching journey to follow the ups and downs of David’s disease. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026 Released in February 2004, The Passion of the Christ is an unflinching depiction of the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ, played by Jim Caviezel. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026 Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

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Adjective

Swiss brand On is rapidly disrupting Nike's long-standing dominance in the global running footwear market, alongside Hoka, by prioritizing relentless innovation over celebrity endorsements.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The story of America is a story of industry, technical skill, and relentless optimism for what the future holds.

— Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of relentless

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If Boltanski’s work recalls Saarland’s grim past, Regenera, by another French artist, Benjamin Duquenne, points toward a hopeful future.

— Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of grim

Adjective

All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026

Definition of persistent

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