unerring

adjective

un·​err·​ing ˌən-ˈer-iŋ How to pronounce unerring (audio) ˌən-ˈər- How to pronounce unerring (audio)
Synonyms of unerringnext
: committing no error : faultless, unfailing
unerring accuracy
unerringly
ˌən-ˈer-iŋ-lē How to pronounce unerring (audio)
ˌən-ˈər-
adverb

Examples of unerring in a Sentence

She has an unerring instinct for language. He has an unerring sense of good taste.
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The presence of another Golden Boot contender, the unerring Erling Haaland, means Norway is favored to progress against the Ivory Coast, although this is its first knockout match in 28 years. David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Ditto Hugh Jackman’s unerring performance — perhaps his finest dramatic work yet — as a savage, unfeeling thug and unrepentant murderer and thief. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Sir Charles, the Chuckwagon, the Round Mound of Rebound, has an unerring talent for getting to the point. David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 England, with only six survivors from its Rugby World Cup champion team last September, ultimately cruised to the six-try victory enhanced by Zoe Harrison's unerring right boot. ABC News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unerring

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unerring was in 1621

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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unerring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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unerring

adjective
un·​err·​ing ˌən-ˈe(ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce unerring (audio) -ˈər- How to pronounce unerring (audio)
ˈən-
: making no errors : certain, unfailing
unerringly adverb

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