unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
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he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The track grapples with his struggle to process a drive-by shooting that nearly took his life and offered a glimpse at his artistry to come, characterized by his raw, unflinching lyrics.
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflinching. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly
adverb
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