fearless

fear-less · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Without fear; brave and bold in the face of danger or difficulty.

  2. 2.

    Showing a lack of concern for negative consequences; boldly honest.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fearless leader — Often used ironically to describe a bold or reckless leader
  • •
    fearlessly — The adverb form, meaning in a fearless manner

Related words

Antonyms: afraid, cowardly, fearful, timid
See also: brave, courageous, fearful
Synonyms: bold, brave, courageous, dauntless, intrepid

Etymology

From Old English fǣr ("danger, sudden calamity") combined with the suffix -less ("without"). The word emerged in Middle English to describe those who show no fear.