fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfir-ləs 

: free from fear : brave

fearlessly adverb

fearlessness noun

Synonyms of fearless

• courageous
• brave
• valiant
• heroic
• gallant
• bold

Examples of fearless in a Sentence

skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types

Recent Examples on the Web

Behind the iconic temples, fearless warriors, and legendary philosophers are countless stories that rarely make it into history books. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

After her Super Bowl triumph, Whitney, fired up and fearless, wanted to perform for the troops in the Middle East. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

That’s not to say there aren’t common elements—maximalist silk and velvet prints on the upholstery, fearless color when the fabrics are solid, blond herringbone wood floors, white marble in the bathroom. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The family described the teen as a fearless, curious and deeply imaginative young man with an ambitious spirit who inspired those around him. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

fear entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fearless

• cheerless
• peerless
• tearless

Kids Definition

fearless

adjective

fear·​less ˈfi(ə)r-ləs 

: free from fear : brave

fearlessly adverb

fearlessness noun