adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Without fear.

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

Adjective

1. 1
   oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them wordnet
2. 2
   invulnerable to fear or intimidation wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

audaciouscourageousassuredaudaciousawelessbad

Antonyms

All antonyms

afraidchickenchicken-heartedcowardly

Example

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

Etymology

From fear + -less.

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