If you say that someone is fearless, you mean that they are not afraid at all, and you admire them for this.
[approval]
...his fearless campaigning for racial justice.
Synonyms: intrepid, confident, brave, daring More Synonyms of fearless
fearlesslyadverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb]
...an honest and fearlessly outspoken politician.
fearless in American English
(ˈfɪrlɪs)
adjective
without fear; not afraid; brave; intrepid
Derived forms
fearlessly (ˈfearlessly)
adverb
fearlessness (ˈfearlessness)
noun
Examples of 'fearless' in a sentence
fearless
We had to stick together and we needed a more fearless approach.
The Sun (2009)
When you are young you are fearless and learn more quickly.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
She was a really feisty, fearless woman who loved to laugh.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Basel needed a boost, and an apparently fearless young winger would be it.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
And then came the young and fearless Rashford.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We've got a decent record away from home and they are quite fearless at times.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She was just the sort of woman who impresses me - utterly fearless.
The Sun (2012)
Ruby is diving up on to the table and appears to be doing the splits, utterly fearless.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I was barely 17 and quite fearless.
The Sun (2008)
That we remain fearless, outspoken, mischievous and fun.
The Sun (2012)
Famous for her fearless and dynamic approach, the Russian takes physical risks that few others dare.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He is, it seems, quite fearless.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Young people are fearless.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Clubs should not be afraid of players such as that because in any walk of life, fearless,outspoken people often turn out to be very successful.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The university mountaineering club introduced him to rock climbing at which he quickly became expert, having a slight, wiry build and a fearless approach to steep rock.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
fearless
British English: fearless ADJECTIVE
If someone is fearless, they are not afraid of anything.
...his fearless campaigning for racial justice.
American English: fearless
Brazilian Portuguese: intrépido
Chinese: 无畏的
European Spanish: audaz
French: intrépide
German: furchtlos
Italian: intrepido
Japanese: 勇敢な
Korean: 대담무쌍한
European Portuguese: intrépido
Latin American Spanish: audaz
Chinese translation of 'fearless'
fearless
(ˈfɪəlɪs)
adj
[person]无(無)所畏惧(懼)的 (wú suǒ wèijù de)
(adjective)
brave and fearless soldiers
Synonyms
intrepid
an intrepid space traveller
confident
brave
brave people who dare to challenge the tyrannical regimes
daring
a daring rescue attempt
bold
She becomes a bold, daring rebel.
heroic
The heroic sergeant risked his life to rescue 29 fishermen.
courageous
She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman.
gallant
gallant soldiers who gave their lives
gutsy (slang)
They admired his gutsy determination.
valiant
valiant attempts by neighbours and firefighters to rescue them
plucky
The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life.
game (informal)
They were the only ones game enough to give it a try.
doughty
doughty campaigns for the underprivileged
undaunted
Although the forecast was for rain, the crowd were undaunted.
indomitable
unabashed
He seems unabashed by his recent defeat.
unafraid
a reputation for being tough and unafraid
unflinching
dauntless
Perseverance and dauntless courage brought them to their goal.
ballsy (taboo, slang)
lion-hearted
He came back to produce a lion-hearted performance in the 200 metres.