unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
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Examples of unflinching in a Sentence
he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Kusama’s unflinching writing about race, sexuality and the erotic undoubtedly make many uncomfortable.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Future Wonder Woman helmer Patty Jenkins made her feature directorial debut here, portraying Wuornos’ story with unflinching realism, but the film belongs to Theron for her fiercely committed portrait of a dangerous woman harboring intense emotional demons.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Clad in a liquid-black rain slicker and creamy white scarf, the founder of an iconic Paris bookstore has a sharp, unflinching gaze.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024
From depicting the movement’s silent growing pains to capturing the farmers’ lucid political demands, the film runs the emotional gamut, and takes an unflinching look at the toll that committed protest and solidarity can extract from those on the front lines.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 9 May 2024
Expertly unfolding through phone calls from Mazzy’s listeners and snatches of news reports, this always-entertaining thriller presents a distinct, unflinching view of a zombie epidemic.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Roadside has a reputation for bringing us unflinching movie experiences that center innovative and character-driven storytelling.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
Among the group were Patricia Arquette and Megan Thee Stallion—both being honored for their unflinching advocacy of women’s rights.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Through themes of despair, disillusionment, and the struggles of everyday Americans, Bruce has formed an unparalleled legacy, painting an unflinching portrait of the human condition.
—Variety, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Future Wonder Woman helmer Patty Jenkins made her feature directorial debut here, portraying Wuornos’ story with unflinching realism, but the film belongs to Theron for her fiercely committed portrait of a dangerous woman harboring intense emotional demons.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Clad in a liquid-black rain slicker and creamy white scarf, the founder of an iconic Paris bookstore has a sharp, unflinching gaze.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024
From depicting the movement’s silent growing pains to capturing the farmers’ lucid political demands, the film runs the emotional gamut, and takes an unflinching look at the toll that committed protest and solidarity can extract from those on the front lines.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 9 May 2024
Expertly unfolding through phone calls from Mazzy’s listeners and snatches of news reports, this always-entertaining thriller presents a distinct, unflinching view of a zombie epidemic.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Roadside has a reputation for bringing us unflinching movie experiences that center innovative and character-driven storytelling.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
Among the group were Patricia Arquette and Megan Thee Stallion—both being honored for their unflinching advocacy of women’s rights.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Through themes of despair, disillusionment, and the struggles of everyday Americans, Bruce has formed an unparalleled legacy, painting an unflinching portrait of the human condition.
—Variety, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
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unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly
adverb
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