fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
Synonyms of fearlessnext
: 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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From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted. Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026 To me, fearless is having fears. Deb Mazzocco, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026 The fearless left winger was the last man named to the squad after injury concerns. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026 From day one, Le Ssearfim has been fearless. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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