fearless

[feer-lis] / ˈfɪər lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

brave, unafraid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bold cocky confident courageous daring gutsy heroic intrepid smart spunky

WEAK

assured aweless bodacious cheeky cool hand dashing dauntless doughty gallant game gritty icy indomitable lionhearted nervy plucky salty sanguine sassy sure temerarious unabashed undaunted unflinching valiant valorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid cowardly fearful meek shy timid uncertain unsure weak

WEAK

apprehensive

Example Sentences

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Despite that, a fearless young side frustrated the hosts, but ultimately it wasn't enough to progress.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The incident and others prompted Chavez to say of Huerta: “Totally fearless, both mentally and physically.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But those who know Eaton intimately describe the avid traveler as fearless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Few typified that effort quite like the fearless Lewis Hall.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

‘You are wise and fearless and fair, Lady Galadriel,’ said Frodo.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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