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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McClain’s fearless dive was part of a surge WPVC delivered after trailing 7-4 in Game 2. Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025 The fifth book in the Meant To Be collection has everything that this fire sign thrives on: action, challenge and fearless ambition. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 June 2025 The team thanked their fearless leaders with a celebratory Captain’s Luncheon at the RSF Golf Club restaurant. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025 Playing a bold, outspoken and rather fearless college freshman on the new Overcompensating Prime Video comedy series, actor Holmes is still trying to wrap her head around the popularity of the show and the growing fanbase that has been drawn to her wild & hilarious supporting performance as Hailee. Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 20 June 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 5 Jul. 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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