fearless

adjective

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

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
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Sherman added that mental toughness in leadership was not about appearing fearless or suppressing emotion. Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Wilson is arguably the most explosive athlete in the class, a powerful leaper who dunks everything around the rim and is a fearless competitor who wants to be great. Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair. Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Seemingly fearless, Rainey had no issues speaking in public as far as her children knew. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fearless

Word History

Etymology

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jul. 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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