fearless

Etymology

From fear +‎ -less.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈfɪɹləs/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈfɪələs/

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• Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)ləs
• Hyphenation: fear‧less

Adjective

fearless (comparative more fearless, superlative most fearless)

1. Without fear.
   • 1990, House of Cards, season 1, episode 3:

     "Our fearless reporter"... I'm not fearless, John. I don't like this.

   • 1990, Ashes: Battles and Bellylaughs, Byron Bay: Swan Publishing, page 207:

     England's wicket-keeper in the 50s, he was fearless about standing on the stumps to fastish bowlers[.]