FEARLESSNESS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

fearlessness

noun

Definition of fearlessness

as in courage

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger the admirable fearlessness shown by the pioneers of the civil rights movement

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Recent Examples of fearlessness Mayo manager Andy Moran turned to the unburdened fearlessness of youth, and more specifically to Kobe McDonald. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026 In its 40th year, the purpose of the outdoor retreat is for youth to reflect on universal values including nonviolence, respect, fearlessness, honesty, equanimity and self-reliance as exemplified by Indian freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi. — Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 Her performance is marked by a startling fearlessness regarding nudity and sexuality and outlandishly revealing outfits. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Determined to prove his fearlessness, Michael asked to see the electric chair for himself. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 His authentic character and fearlessness in the face of adversity will live on forever through this distinguished award. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 July 2026 As is often the case, Cena’s comedic fearlessness is fully on display. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026 That fearlessness wasn’t always part of her DNA. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026

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Noun

Many of the others, for now, either lack the courage of Klaveness or, quite simply, still have confidence in him.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The Gryffindor must hone wisdom, the Hufflepuff courage, the Ravenclaw ambition and the Slytherin loyalty.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

The red, white and blue represent bravery, purity and loyalty, respectively.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Two other female characters who grabbed viewers’ attention, eventually becoming symbols of bravery, transformation, and strength are Arya and Sansa—and yes those names became wildly popular among new parents, too.

— Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

An art film about the great midfielder Zinedine Zidane reveals the heroism and pathos of being human.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Kara is addicted to drowning her sorrows and avoiding responsibility, but learns to embrace heroism after embarking on a quest for revenge alongside Ruthye (Eve Ridley).

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of gallantry

Noun

Goldman Sachs ' dealmaking prowess may grab all the glory, but the biggest driver of growth last quarter came from the daily-grind of equities trading.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Taiwan's manufacturing prowess is critical, as all major platform developers rely on its expertise for producing AI components and systems.

— Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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