fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-lÉ™s How to pronounce fearless (audio)
Synonyms of fearlessnext
: free from fear : brave
fearlessly adverb
fearlessness noun

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
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Fun, fearless and a terrific mom. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026 Our program is built around hard work, playing hard, playing unselfish, and playing fearless. Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Outdoor enthusiasts should check out Free Solo, a mountain-climbing documentary featuring fearless free soloists and sweeping shots of impossibly high cliffs. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026 The Frontier is a nonprofit newsroom that produces fearless journalism with impact in Oklahoma. Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fearless

Word History

Etymology

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fearless was in 1540

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“Fearless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fearless. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

fearless

adjective
fear·​less ˈfi(É™)r-lÉ™s How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: free from fear : brave
fearlessly adverb
fearlessness noun

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