Synonyms of fearlessness

fearlessness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courage
• bravery
• heroism
• courageousness
• gallantry
• prowess
• daring
• nerve
• valor
• intrepidity
• virtue
• intrepidness
• stoutness
• daringness
• hardihood
• dauntlessness
• gutsiness
• heart
• guts
• fortitude
• determination
• grit
• moxie
• perseverance
• pecker
• tenacity
• stamina
• greatheartedness
• gumption
• intestinal fortitude
• bottle
• doughtiness
• endurance
• boldness
• spunk
• mettle
• temper
• pluckiness
• backbone
• resolution
• audacity
• pluck
• fiber
• temerity
• effrontery
• brazenness
• stomach
• gall
• cojones
• cheek

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cowardice
• timidity
• cowardliness
• fearfulness
• spinelessness
• softness
• weakness
• faintheartedness
• timorousness
• feebleness
• cravenness
• cold feet
• dastardliness
• impotence
• hesitation
• poltroonery
• indecision
• ineffectualness
• irresolution
• indecisiveness
• mousiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fearlessness

If coach Marco Sturm likes Clifton’s skating, physicality and fearlessness next to Nikita Zadorov, the Bruins’ third pair could have opponents stuck in line for postgame ice bags. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 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

America’s dominance in science depends on its willingness to invest in ambitious ideas — and on its researchers’ fearlessness in pursuing questions that might take years or even decades to answer. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 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

The story of Game Two should also feature Jose Alvarado, who scored all of two points and played only ten minutes but seemed to discombobulate the Spurs with his fearlessness and his speed. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 June 2026

With fearlessness and an uncanny ability to learn on the fly, Allison Tilly turned an emergency situation into a championship-winning week to remember for Lemont. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026