UNFLINCHING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unflinching

adjective

ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ

Definition of unflinching

as in relentless

showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done

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Recent Examples of unflinching Froggatt will play Harriet Talbot, who is sharp, unflinching, and unwilling to back down. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 June 2026 First, there’s the unflinching political courage. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Released in February 2004, The Passion of the Christ is an unflinching depiction of the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ, played by Jim Caviezel. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026 While fans of the early aughts game show will remember host Anne Robinson's unflinching presence, the show had almost gone with another host. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

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The gross margin outlook was a bit lower than expected, with Kress attributing the crunch to the relentless rise in memory prices, both for the remainder of this fiscal year and for fiscal 2028.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Fans, artists, and leaders across all industries are mourning the star whose relentless optimism, grace, and resilience was a shining light.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of relentless

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With his newfound resolve/death wish, Jacob is determined to keep his sister’s and nephew’s killers on that bridge until backup arrives.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
The National Hurricane Center has a set number of lists, which include one pre-determined name for every letter of the alphabet, that are used on a rotational basis, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of determined

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In practice, continual criticism from an investor, an outpouring of negative public sentiment, a prolonged issue at home, or persistent conflict within the executive team can begin to command disproportionate mental resources.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
America’s debt burden is rising faster than estimates just a few years ago, exacerbated by persistent deficits and soaring interest payments.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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