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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What if our children could grow up with fearless inventiveness? Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 This is only a glimpse of the immense talent and variety within the scene, but showcases the fearless artistry that defines this community. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025 For a team that may need his fearless approach more often this season (with the exit of Evander Kane), Podkolzin is in a good spot to increase his offence in 2025-26. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 On Saturday, Lily Tomlinson — the brave, fearless 13-year-old from Pipersville, Pennsylvania — died. Bryan West, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 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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