fearless

adjective

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

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skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
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Rao plays Issa as someone who rides the fine line between fearless and clinically disinhibited but whose intentions are always pure; why shouldn’t that perv get a taste of his own medicine? — Emily Gould, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected. — Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But Abney’s instincts and fearless makeup were always going to leave an impact on this staff. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Their expertise and fearless service not only elevated our agency's capabilities but touched many lives. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fearless

Word History

Etymology

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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