fearless

adjective

ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
Definition of fearlessnext
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types

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Recent Examples of fearless Instead, the brand envisions its perfumes’ wearer as equally playful, fearless, and fabulous. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Cinema needs women who are complicated, instinctive, ambitious, vulnerable, fearless and free – women who do not ask permission to take up space. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Larry Kramer nabbed an Oscar nomination for his screenplay here, long before his legendary activism, and Glenda Jackson took home the Best Actress trophy — before also blazing a career fearless in politics and artistry. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026 Yaga concocts one entertainingly heady brew, thanks to its beguiling mood and fearless cast. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fearless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearless
  1. courageous
  2. brave
  3. valiant
  4. heroic
  5. gallant
  6. bold
Adjective
  • On Thursday, Newsom took what can only be described as a courageous stand, a risky stand — commuting the death sentences of the 548 men and women condemned to die in California, and instead seeking to change their sentences to life without parole.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Research by Harvard Business School Professor Ranjay Gulati found that courageous and effective leaders create positive narratives that guide them through chaos, often recasting their work as a mission.
    — Olivia Ludington, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • The franchise originally consisted of four movies—The Hunger Games (2012), Catching Fire (2013), Mockingjay Part 1 (2014), and Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)—that star Jennifer Lawrence as the resourceful and brave Katniss Everdeen.
    — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Although the Duchess of Sussex has been putting on a brave face in public since her father’s criminal behavior was reported, she is allegedly deeply shaken.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • The Florida Panthers were able to mount a valiant comeback in San Jose, rallying from three goals down in the second period and scoring two in the third before ultimately falling in overtime.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Despite a valiant effort on the water, that milestone failed to normalize a more ever-present female presence at the Cup for almost three decades.
    — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • The two police officers who stopped the gunman, in actions authorities described as heroic, remained in the hospital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Two police officers who stopped the gunman, in actions authorities hailed as heroic, remain in the hospital Monday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Susanna Moore is terribly important to us, more so than any of Hemingway’s gallant girls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • First to one knee and then all the way up like a gallant fighter gathering himself.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • Conveniently, Santiago lies just south of the Maipo Valley, which is famed for bold Cabernet Sauvignons and also home to the striking new Centro del Vino from Concha y Toro, Latin America’s largest wine producer.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This faux greenery features impressively lifelike cypress leaves, while the berries add a bold, seasonal color.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of bold

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“Fearless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearless. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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