fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs 

: free from fear : brave

fearlessly adverb

fearlessness noun

Synonyms of fearless

• courageous
• brave
• valiant
• heroic
• gallant
• bold

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types

Recent Examples on the Web

McGraw said watching veteran actors like O'Connell and Sophia Bush work taught her to be more fearless on set. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

Known for her unapologetic humor, viral moments, and fearless presence, Sukihana has built a career by refusing to shrink herself. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Family, students and curators are digitizing her vast archive and spotlighting early wearable art, even as multiple generations credit Saar’s fearless vision with expanding possibilities for Black womanhood and American art. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The 6-foot-4, 211-pound Mestemaker was a fearless, decisive thrower last year in North Texas’ Air Raid system. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fearless

• cheerless
• peerless
• tearless

Kids Definition

fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfi(ə)r-ləs 

: free from fear : brave

fearlessly adverb

fearlessness noun