unerring

adjective

un·​err·​ing ˌən-ˈer-iŋ  ˌən-ˈər- 

: committing no error : faultless, unfailing

unerring accuracy

unerringly

ˌən-ˈer-iŋ-lē 

ˌən-ˈər-

adverb

Synonyms of unerring

• unfailing
• infallible
• perfect
• flawless
• reliable

Examples of unerring in a Sentence

She has an unerring instinct for language.

He has an unerring sense of good taste.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025

The whirring movement, slick one-touch passes, unerring finishes and dazzling dribbling were just jaw-dropping. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026

So the head golf pro there needs to not only know the game and its rules, but also must have the unerring instincts of an excellent cruise director combined with an air traffic controller. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026

Sir Charles, the Chuckwagon, the Round Mound of Rebound, has an unerring talent for getting to the point. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unerring

• childbearing
• comparing
• declaring
• despairing
• forbearing
• impairing
• preparing
• repairing
• ridesharing
• timesharing
• uncaring
• unsparing

Kids Definition

unerring

adjective

un·​err·​ing ˌən-ˈe(ə)r-iŋ  -ˈər- 

ˈən-

: making no errors : certain, unfailing

unerringly adverb