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 Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change. — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026 Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Froggatt will play Harriet Talbot, who is sharp, unflinching, and unwilling to back down. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 June 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 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

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Neoclouds and other companies leveraged to relentless data center construction also came under pressure.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Being a relentless forechecker and reliable defender are his paths to sticking in the NHL after an 11-game taste last season, which showed up Sunday when Sýkora helped force the turnover that led to Greentree’s goal.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of relentless

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For his part, BYU coach Kalani Sitake is determined to ensure Cougars fans can have more to brag about in the future, demanding that his program receive more financial support from the athletic department and university.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Two of the drama’s whopping 53 nominations were for Seehorn’s portrayal of determined attorney Kim Wexler.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of determined

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This reality, intensified by persistent inflation, is why the 60/30/10 budgeting method has been rising in popularity.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Now, experts fear a persistent failure is colliding with a rapid expansion of immigration enforcement — one pushed to deliver record numbers of arrests, increasingly aided by state and local police and operating with fewer internal checks.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

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