fearless — showing no fear; brave and confident
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing no fear; brave and confident
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪrləs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is fearless when it comes to trying new technology - she just bought a VR headset at age 85!
- The fearless journalist exposed corruption despite receiving threats.
- She was fearless in her pursuit of justice and equality.
fearless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɪrləs/]
showing no fear; brave and confident
The firefighter ran into the burning building with fearless determination.
Her fearless speech inspired the crowd to stand against corruption. (FEAR + LESS = FEARLESS → acting boldly despite risk or danger)
The fearless leader remained restless and relentless until the mission was complete.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'fear' meaning terror or danger, combined with the suffix '-less' meaning without or lacking. This combination creates the meaning 'without fear' or 'brave.'
Breakdown
fear (terror, danger) + -less (without, lacking)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is fearless when it comes to trying new technology - she just bought a VR headset at age 85!”
“The fearless journalist exposed corruption despite receiving threats.”
“She was fearless in her pursuit of justice and equality.”
“My cat is fearless around dogs but runs away from cucumbers.”
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