fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs How to pronounce fearless (audio)
: 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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Bred in Germany centuries ago to hunt badgers, dachshunds were designed to be persistent and fearless. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 Additionally, there are the newcomers, fearless, fast, and ready to shake things up. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 The people who come here to build this country are fearless. Mitchell W. Berger, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025 Aries is the fearless firestarter of the zodiac, ruled by Mars and fueled by competition, adrenaline, and charm. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 4 June 2025 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 12 Jun. 2025.

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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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