unfailing

adjective

un·fail·ing | \ ˌən-ˈfā-liŋ

Definition of unfailing

: not failing or liable to fail:

a : constant, unflagging unfailing courtesy

b : everlasting, inexhaustible a subject of unfailing interest

c : infallible, sure an unfailing test

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Synonyms & Antonyms for unfailing

Synonyms

infallible, unerring

Antonyms

fallible

Examples of unfailing in a Sentence

She is known for her unfailing optimism. an unfailing judge of personal character

Recent Examples on the Web

If that’s what Chris thought, imagine how Hannah felt underneath her Miss Alabama smile and unfailing Southern hospitality. — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "Hannah Finally Gave A Full Explanation For The Luke P. Fiasco On Bachelorette “Men Tell All”," 25 July 2019 His unfailing energy, optimism for our city and enthusiasm for all aspects of policing will be missed. — Evan Sernoffsky, SFChronicle.com, "The Scanner: San Mateo’s first female police chief to retire; Palo Alto police rough up gay man," 29 July 2019 During the day, El-Samad would bury herself in the textbooks her mother, a math teacher, brought home—the unfailing law and order of numbers and equations her cloak against the uncertainty outside. — Megan Molteni, WIRED, "Scientists Can Finally Build Feedback Circuits in Cells," 26 July 2019 One of the of the organization’s blind spots is unfailing loyalty. — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kickin’ It with Kiz: So what’s reasonable definition of success for Joe Flacco in his first year as Broncos quarterback?," 20 July 2019 Given Looney’s unfailing consistency and the team’s varying question marks on their bench, the Warriors want at least one role player with a definitive job description. — Mark Medina, The Mercury News, "How will the Warriors handle Durant, Klay and their other free agents?," 27 June 2019 Dante’s legacy is one of boldness, bravery, compassion, and an unfailing commitment to a kinder and more just world for all. — Fox News, "Philadelphia's first openly gay deputy sheriff found dead at his desk in apparent suicide," 10 June 2019 Dante's legacy is one of boldness, bravery, compassion, and an unfailing commitment to a kinder and more just world for all. — Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, "Philadelphia mourns death of gay deputy and LGBTQ liaison on eve of pride weekend," 9 June 2019 Look no further than Risky Business—and its unfailing popularity as a Halloween costume—for proof of this timeless trick. — Vogue, "How to Make a Big Blazer Feel Sexy? Lose the Pants!," 20 Apr. 2019

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