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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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If your dog seems fearless, train him to give horses plenty of space, particularly around their legs. MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 Holly’s older siblings, Nancy and Mike, have been fearless throughout the whole series. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025 The third-year KU guard played fearless in his first-ever start. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025 Through its rich use of archival footage and cinematic tools, the film evokes nostalgia while celebrating the fearless creativity of a bygone era. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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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