fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: 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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Initially introduced in the 1980s in service of building a superior urban running shoe, the color continues to embody New Balance’s staunch dedication to craft, quality, and fearless independence, in every field. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2025 Our natural and golden honey is named in honor of our fearless girl: The Delaney Bee Company, which pays homage to Maddy’s middle name. Carissa Talmage, People.com, 2 May 2025 The fearless leaders of Bon Appétit Bake Club, Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic, set out to make our ideal scone. Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 Now envision a team fueled by a fearless thirst for knowledge, empathy and honest dialogue. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 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 9 May. 2025.

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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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