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

Dean has an unerring sense about how to let her voice glide to the cumulus layer and back again, without remotely ever going over the top. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026

While there is undeniable star power, and an unerring ability to get the job done, England will have opportunities to make a mark of their own. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

The presence of another Golden Boot contender, the unerring Erling Haaland, means Norway is favored to progress against the Ivory Coast, although this is its first knockout match in 28 years. — David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026

Ditto Hugh Jackman’s unerring performance — perhaps his finest dramatic work yet — as a savage, unfeeling thug and unrepentant murderer and thief. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 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