unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
Synonyms of unflinchingnext
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
unflinchingly adverb

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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First, there’s the unflinching political courage. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Released in February 2004, The Passion of the Christ is an unflinching depiction of the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ, played by Jim Caviezel. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026 While fans of the early aughts game show will remember host Anne Robinson's unflinching presence, the show had almost gone with another host. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 And so begins Sarah and David’s sometimes hilarious, often irreverent and totally unflinching journey to follow the ups and downs of David’s disease. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unflinching was in 1728

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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflinching. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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unflinching

adjective
un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly adverb
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