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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This recognition belongs just as much to our fearless, generous cast, whose commitment and heart bring this show to life eight times a week at the magical Palace Theatre. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 My role is to provide fearless legal counsel that identifies risks early. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026 McDaniels, who cut through the Nuggets’ egos early in the series with fearless words and a smug grin, got the last laugh. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 Her most consistent trait as an actor is making fearless choices, no matter the material. Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 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 8 May. 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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