unblenched

adjective

un·blenched ˌən-ˈblencht

: not disconcerted : undaunted

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First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unblenched was in 1634

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“Unblenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unblenched. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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