fearless

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adjective

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

fearlessness

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noun

fear·​less·​ness
plural -es
: the quality or state of being without fear : bravery

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Adjective skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
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Only a freshman, the linebacker is fearless, tough and always anticipating. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The episode cuts back and forth between John’s tense interview and his upbringing, revealing how John was conditioned to be fearless from a young age. — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 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 See All Example Sentences for fearless

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

Adjective

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 2 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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