fearless

1 of 2

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs 

: free from fear : brave

fearlessly adverb

fearlessness noun

fearlessness

2 of 2

noun

fear·​less·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being without fear : bravery

Synonyms of fearless

Adjective

• courageous
• brave
• valiant
• heroic
• gallant
• bold

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

Adjective

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Technically gifted, fearless, tireless, and always ready to fight for the badge. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Sherman added that mental toughness in leadership was not about appearing fearless or suppressing emotion. — Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Miller is one of the badass women who have starred in the Power Universe, a franchise that does a great job of spotlighting strong and fearless female characters. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

Adjective

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fearless

• cheerless
• peerless
• tearless

Kids Definition

fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfi(ə)r-ləs 

: free from fear : brave

fearlessly adverb

fearlessness noun