unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 

: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising

unflinching determination

unflinchingly

ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• relentless
• grim
• determined
• persistent

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done

Recent Examples on the Web

And as the cast — including Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield who play the accuser and the accused, respectively — engage in an unflinching battle of wits, navigating one knotty maneuver after another, what stands out is their clothes, which are as sharp as the dialogue. —Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025

Inside Furioza looks to deliver more of the same unflinching perspective on violence and its consequences, with jaw-dropping action scenes. —PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025

Bari Weiss has made a name for herself as an unflinching critic of mainstream news outlets. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025

Over nearly three decades, Baumbach has built a career chronicling families in crisis and artists at the crossroads, his films combining biting wit with an unflinching emotional honesty. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unflinching

• clinching
• flinching
• inching
• lynching
• pinching

Kids Definition

unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 

: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast

unflinchingly adverb