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- [feer-lis]
- /ˈfɪər lɪs/
- /ˈfɪə.ləs/
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- [feer-lis]
- /ˈfɪər lɪs/
Definitions of fearless word
- adjective fearless without fear; bold or brave; intrepid. 1
- noun fearless Lacking fear. 1
- adjective fearless brave 1
- adjective fearless unafraid 1
- adjective fearless If you say that someone is fearless, you mean that they are not afraid at all, and you admire them for this. 0
- adjective fearless without fear; not afraid; brave; intrepid 0
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Origin of fearless
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, fearless is from the Middle English word fereles. See fear, -less
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Parts of speech for Fearless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fearless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fearless
adj fearless
- intrepid — resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- spunky — plucky; spirited.
Antonyms for fearless
adj fearless
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
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