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Definitions

unflinching

[uhn-flin-ching] / ʌnˈflɪn tʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
resolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
courageous fearless gritty steadfast uncompromising unyielding
WEAK
determined firm unblinking unintimidated unshrinking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid cowardly fearful flexible timid
WEAK
spineless unsteady wavering weak
ADJECTIVE
determined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fearless gritty resolute staunch steadfast tenacious unwavering unyielding
WEAK
firm relentless undaunted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid cowardly irresolute surrendering unreliable weak yielding
WEAK
spineless unsteady wavering

Example Sentences

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Angela Rayner's speech to a group of Labour activists on Tuesday night was arch, barbed, punchy and unflinching.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“The truth is laid bare in the complaint — unvarnished, unflinching, undeniable. We welcome our day in court.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

In the other, Short holds our gaze, her expression dazed but unflinching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told the meeting of global political and business elites that the EU's response would be "unflinching, united and proportional".

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Bekhir met Mr. White’s blank stare and stared back, unflinching.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.