Meaning & use

fearless

adjective·Everyday

Showing no fear; brave in the face of danger or difficulty.

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The fearless firefighter ran back into the burning building to save the dog.

Her fearless questioning made the politician visibly uncomfortable.

A note on using this word

Does not always mean literally without fear; often praises someone for acting despite fear.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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