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Unflinchingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unflinchingly

 

[ ʌnˈflɪn.tʃɪŋ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, response

Unflinchingly means to do something in a manner that shows no hesitation or fear. It indicates a strong, unwavering resolve in the face of difficulties or challenges.

Synonyms

bravely, fearlessly, resolutely, steadfastly, unyieldingly.

Examples of usage

  • She unflinchingly faced her fears during the presentation.
  • He spoke unflinchingly about the issues affecting his community.
  • The soldier unflinchingly fought to protect his comrades.
  • They unflinchingly accepted the challenges that lay ahead.

Translations

Translations of the word "unflinchingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inabalavelmente

🇮🇳 निडरता से

🇩🇪 unerschütterlich

🇮🇩 tanpa ragu

🇺🇦 непохитно

🇵🇱 nieugięcie

🇯🇵 動じずに

🇫🇷 sans fléchir

🇪🇸 sin titubear

🇹🇷 sarsılmaz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 흔들림 없이

🇸🇦 بلا تردد

🇨🇿 neochvějně

🇸🇰 neochvejne

🇨🇳 毫不动摇地

🇸🇮 neomajno

🇮🇸 óhikað

🇰🇿 тебе мүлдем

🇬🇪 უდარდელად

🇦🇿 sarsılmadan

🇲🇽 sin titubear

Etymology

The word 'unflinchingly' is derived from the verb 'flinch', which comes from the Middle English word 'flinchen', meaning 'to flinch' or 'to draw back'. The prefix 'un-' is a negation, indicating the absence of the action signified by the root. The term has evolved over time to signify much more than just physical hesitation; it encapsulates the idea of emotional strength and mental fortitude. 'Unflinchingly' is often used in contexts that require courage or determination and is commonly applied in both personal and professional settings. Its use conveys a sense of brass and a steadfast commitment to confront challenges head-on.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,555 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.