as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fearless
The rapper’s fearless attitude earned praise from fans who admired his willingness to embrace the rodeo culture.
—
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Sabu was a former ECW World Champion who was celebrated as one of the most innovative and fearless performers of his generation.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fearless
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Sabu was a former ECW World Champion who was celebrated as one of the most innovative and fearless performers of his generation.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fearless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearless
Adjective
-
In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.—
Elizabeth Geddes,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
-
While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
-
Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
-
Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
-
Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
-
The Mets’ late-inning shortcomings squandered a valiant effort by Waddell, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to provide length as the Mets deployed a bullpen game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
-
The drama Silkwood, based on a true story of a nuclear plant worker who died under mysterious causes, starred Meryl Streep and Kurt Russell, plus Cher in a rare, heroic gay role.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
-
Rather than helping to keep the country together, the 1850 Compromise, made by legislators often hailed as heroic for their efforts, only managed to further anger Northern states while encouraging Southern representatives to increase slavery’s reach into new territories and states.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2025
Adjective
-
Luckily, her gallant Eddington co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal were there to protect her from the crazed abeille.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
-
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
-
This is maximalism to a T: a big stripe, a ruffle detail, a bold contrast.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2025
-
While some men gravitate toward bold logos or avant-garde streetwear, Powers advises balance.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fearless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearless. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share