unflinching — showing no fear or hesitation even in a difficult or dangerous situation; steadfast
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing no fear or hesitation even in a difficult or dangerous situation; steadfast
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom gave me an unflinching stare when I said I lost her credit card at the casino.
- Public officials are expected to show unflinching integrity, even when no one is watching.
- The dentist's unflinching drill kept going even as I screamed like a horror movie extra.
unflinching
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/]
showing no fear or hesitation even in a difficult or dangerous situation; steadfast
The young knight stood unflinching as the dragon roared inches from her face.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unflinching derives from the verb 'flinch', which originated in Middle French 'flenchir' (to bend or turn aside). The word originally described the instinctive physical reaction of recoiling from danger or pain, and was combined with the negation prefix 'un-' to create a term meaning steadfast or unwavering in the face of adversity.
Breakdown
un- (not) + flinch (to recoil or wince) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix), literally meaning 'not recoiling or showing fear'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom gave me an unflinching stare when I said I lost her credit card at the casino.”
“Public officials are expected to show unflinching integrity, even when no one is watching.”
“The dentist's unflinching drill kept going even as I screamed like a horror movie extra.”
“She faced the committee's harsh questions with an unflinching calm.”
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