unfailing

adjective

un·​fail·​ing ˌən-ˈfā-liŋ How to pronounce unfailing (audio)
: 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
unfailingly adverb

Example Sentences

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfailing was in the 14th century

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“Unfailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfailing. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

unfailing

adjective
un·​fail·​ing ˌən-ˈfā-liŋ How to pronounce unfailing (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not likely to fail : constant, unflagging
unfailing support
2
: not likely to run out or be used up : everlasting, inexhaustible
an unfailing supply
3
: infallible sense 2
the unfailing mark of an amateur
unfailingly adverb

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