fearless
/'fiəlis/
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Lacking fear; not afraid: Describes a person who shows no fear in the face of danger, difficulty, or pain. 2. Bold and confident: Characterized by courageous and daring behavior.
Usage
The adjective "fearless" is used to describe a person, their actions, or their attitude. It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., a fearless leader) or used after a linking verb like "be" or "seem" (e.g., She was fearless).
Examples
- The fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building.
- To be an investigative journalist, you must be fearless in the pursuit of truth.
- Her fearless criticism of the policy made her many enemies.
- The young child approached the large dog with fearless curiosity.
Advanced Usage
- "Fearless of": Used to specify what is not feared.
- He was utterly fearless of the consequences.
- "Fearless in (one's) pursuit/defense of...": Used to describe courageous dedication to a cause or principle.
- She was fearless in her defense of human rights.
Variants and Related Words
- Fearlessly (adverb): In a fearless manner.
- He spoke fearlessly against the injustice.
- Fearlessness (noun): The quality of being fearless.
- Her fearlessness inspired the whole team.
Synonyms
- Brave: Ready to face danger or pain.
- Courageous: Having or showing courage.
- Intrepid: Fearless and adventurous.
- Dauntless: Incapable of being intimidated.
- Audacious: Showing a willingness to take bold risks.
Antonyms
- Fearful: Feeling afraid.
- Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence.
- Cowardly: Lacking courage.
Idioms and Phrases
- Fearless leader: A humorous or respectful term for a person in charge who is seen as brave and decisive.
- Our fearless leader guided us through the crisis.
Adjective
- invulnerable to fear or intimidation
- audacious explorers
- fearless reporters and photographers
- intrepid pioneers
- oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them