Fearless: meaning, definitions and examples

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fearless

 

[ หˆfษชrlษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

brave

Showing a lack of fear; bold and courageous.

Synonyms

brave, courageous, daring, intrepid, valiant.

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Word Description / Examples
fearless

Used to describe someone who shows no fear in the face of danger. It often implies a lack of hesitation or worry about potential risks.

  • She was a fearless leader, always willing to take on any challenge.
  • The fearless climber scaled the mountain without any hesitation.
brave

Generally used to describe someone who faces danger, pain, or difficult situations with courage. It can be applied in a wide range of scenarios from physical danger to emotional adversity.

  • The brave firefighter entered the burning building to save the child.
  • He was brave enough to stand up for his beliefs.
courageous

Often used to describe someone who has the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. It is typically used in more serious or formal contexts.

  • The courageous soldier was awarded a medal for his actions in the battle.
  • She made the courageous decision to speak out against injustice.
daring

Conveys a sense of boldness and readiness to take risks. Often used to describe someone who acts audaciously, potentially in a way that others might view as reckless.

  • He made a daring escape from the prison.
  • Her daring fashion choices always turned heads.
intrepid

Used to describe someone who is fearless and adventurous, often in the context of exploration or discovery. It carries a positive connotation of resilience and fortitude.

  • The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
  • Her intrepid spirit led her to travel alone across the globe.
valiant

Describing someone who shows courage and determination, especially in the face of great odds or danger. It often suggests a noble or chivalrous quality.

  • The knight was valiant in his efforts to protect the kingdom.
  • Despite their small numbers, the valiant defenders held their ground.

Examples of usage

  • She was fearless in the face of danger.
  • He tackled the challenge with a fearless attitude.
Context #2 | Adjective

confident

Feeling or showing no fear; not afraid.

Synonyms

bold, confident, unafraid, undaunted.

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fearless

Used to describe someone who shows no fear in the face of danger or difficulty. It often implies a high level of bravery and heroism.

  • The knight was fearless as he charged into battle.
  • She is a fearless leader, never hesitating to make tough decisions.
confident

Used to describe someone who believes in their own abilities or qualities. It implies a sense of self-assuredness and certainty.

  • He is confident that he will pass the exam.
  • She walked into the room with a confident smile.
bold

Used to describe someone who is willing to take risks and be adventurous. It can also mean being confident and willing to stand out or speak out.

  • He made a bold decision to start his own company.
  • Wearing such a bold outfit shows her confidence.
undaunted

Used to describe someone who is not discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. This word is often used to describe persistence and resilience.

  • Undaunted by the challenges, she continued her journey.
  • He was undaunted by the complexity of the task ahead.
unafraid

Used to describe someone who is not scared or frightened of something that might be intimidating. It is less intense than 'fearless' and often used in everyday situations.

  • She was unafraid to speak her mind during the meeting.
  • Unafraid of the dark, he explored the old house alone.

Examples of usage

  • She gave a fearless presentation in front of a large audience.
  • His fearless demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "fearless" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destemido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคญเฅ€เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช furchtlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa rasa takut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทัั‚ั€ะฐัˆะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieustraszony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆใ‚Œ็Ÿฅใ‚‰ใš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intrรฉpide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intrรฉpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korkusuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๋ ค์›€ ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nebojรกcnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nebojรกcny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neustraลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhrรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ั‹า›ะฟะฐะนั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxmaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intrรฉpido

Etymology

The word 'fearless' originated from the combination of 'fear' and the suffix '-less', which means 'without'. It dates back to the 14th century and has been used to describe individuals who exhibit bravery and courage in the face of danger or adversity.

See also: fear, feared, fearful, fearfully, fearfulness, fearlessly, fearlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,009, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.