fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs 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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Bishop is this wise, fearless character, and Alamo and G are a bit more extroverted. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 There was a three-legged albino deer snacking on our neighborhood trees at one stretch, and a family of plump, fearless wild turkeys would often appear in our yard. Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 Mariah really showed so many of us that songwriting could be both technically masterful and emotionally fearless. New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Sasse is fearless and passionate, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said. Scott Pelley, CBS News, 26 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

fearless

adjective
fear·​less ˈfi(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: free from fear : brave
fearlessly adverb
fearlessness noun

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