Fearless Meaning
/ˈfɪɹləs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjWithout fear.
Sentence Examples
He is fearless of danger.
Tom is fearless, isn't he?
I want to find my energetic, fearless brother.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ firefighter ran into the burning building to save the trapped family.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ explorer set off into the uncharted jungle without any hesitation or sign of worry.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English fear Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English fearless From fear + -less.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""Our fearless reporter"... I'm not fearless, John. I don't like this."
— 1990, House of Cards, season 1, episode 3:
"England's wicket-keeper in the 50s, he was fearless about standing on the stumps to fastish bowlers[.]"
— 1990, Ashes: Battles and Bellylaughs, Byron Bay: Swan Publishing, page 207:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ firefighter ran into the burning building to save the trapped family.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ explorer set off into the uncharted jungle without any hesitation or sign of worry.