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fearless

fear·less

UK/ˈfɪələs/ US/ˈfɪɹləs/ fairly common

adjective

1.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

2.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

  • “Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring” Herman Melville
  • “a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain” William Wordsworth
  • “set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory”
3.

resolute and without fear

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4.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

  • “audacious explorers”
  • “fearless reporters and photographers”
  • “intrepid pioneers”

Origin

From fear + -less.

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