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Unflinching: meaning, definitions and examples

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unflinching

 

[ ʌnˈflɪnʃɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

courageous

Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty; steadfast and resolute.

Synonyms

brave, determined, fearless, undaunted, unwavering

Examples of usage

  • She remained unflinching in her determination to achieve her goals.
  • His unflinching bravery during the battle inspired his comrades.

Translations

Translations of the word "unflinching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquebrantável

🇮🇳 अडिग

🇩🇪 unerschütterlich

🇮🇩 tak tergoyahkan

🇺🇦 непохитний

🇵🇱 niezłomny

🇯🇵 不屈の

🇫🇷 inébranlable

🇪🇸 inquebrantable

🇹🇷 sarsılmaz

🇰🇷 흔들리지 않는

🇸🇦 ثابت

🇨🇿 neochvějný

🇸🇰 neochvejný

🇨🇳 坚定不移的

🇸🇮 neomajen

🇮🇸 óhagganlegur

🇰🇿 мықты

🇬🇪 მტკიცე

🇦🇿 sarsılmaz

🇲🇽 inquebrantable

Etymology

The word 'unflinching' originated from the verb 'flinch', which dates back to the 16th century. 'Flinch' itself comes from the Middle English word 'flenchen', meaning to shrink or wince. The addition of the prefix 'un-' gives 'unflinching' the opposite meaning, conveying a sense of steadfastness and courage.

See also: flinch.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,500, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.