unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
Examples of unflinching in a Sentence
he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Taut and well-acted as this queasy little thriller can be, its unflinching tale of corporate authoritarianism is much too streamlined to reflect the emotional truth of watching totalitarianism in motion.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
An unflinching look into the Israeli occupation of Palestinian families living in Masafer Yatta, the proceeds from VOD will go toward Palestinians in that area.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
And in short stories and doorstops, her attention is ruthless and unflinching.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflinching. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly
adverb
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