unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 

: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising

unflinching determination

unflinchingly

ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• determined
• dogged
• grim
• implacable
• relentless
• unappeasable
• unrelenting
• unyielding

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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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