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单词 unflinching
释义

unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
unflinchingly
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ-lē How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • determined
  • dogged
  • grim
  • implacable
  • relentless
  • unappeasable
  • unrelenting
  • unyielding
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Example Sentences

he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

unflinching

adjective

as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • relentless
  • grim
  • determined
  • unyielding
  • persistent
  • unrelenting
  • implacable
  • ruthless
  • dogged
  • stubborn
  • unappeasable
  • merciless
  • tenacious
  • willful
  • persevering
  • hard
  • obdurate
  • opinionated
  • hardheaded
  • unforgiving
  • headstrong
  • pigheaded
  • pertinacious
  • mulish
  • peevish
  • uncooperative
  • intractable
  • perverse
  • wilful
  • self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • softening
  • weak
  • yielding
  • impotent
  • spineless
  • slackening
  • complaisant
  • slack
  • invertebrate
  • pliable
  • pliant
  • obliging
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