unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 

: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising

unflinching determination

unflinchingly

ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• relentless
• grim
• determined
• persistent

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done

Recent Examples on the Web

The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025

That Endures Hard Times What underpins such trust is a mix of domain fluency, broad strategic perspective and unflinching candor. —Marc Cooper, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Barbara Walters‘ unflinching interview style is being celebrated in a new documentary titled Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything. —Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025

Plus, Spike Lee’s latest project Katrina: Come Hell and High Water offers an unflinching look at the human toll and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later. —Okla Jones, Essence, 30 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unflinching

• clinching
• flinching
• inching
• lynching
• pinching

Kids Definition

unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 

: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast

unflinchingly adverb