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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And the tower was poised to become the centerpiece of The Climb, a British indie film that cast Cara Delevingne as a fearless eco-protester who scales Western Europe’s tallest building. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026 Regarded as a fearless and intense player on the pitch, Ramos blended defensive resolve and attacking intent. Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026 In that announcement, Pelosi thanked San Francisco voters for giving her wide latitude to be a fearless voice in Washington. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Their brilliant work, alongside hundreds of VIBE alumni, built a legacy — a fearless blend of street sensibility, elevated style, sharp commentary, and cultural intuition. Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 2 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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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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