fearless
gb/fˈɪɹləs/ us/fˈɪɹləs/
B2
English
~ 8000
bátor, rettenthetetlen, vakmerő, merész
B2
1
bátor
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is fearless (in [doing something])
The firefighters were fearless as they ran into the burning building.
A tűzoltók rettenthetetlenek voltak, amikor berohantak az égő épületbe.
She gave a fearless speech criticizing corruption in the government.
Bátor beszédet mondott, amelyben bírálta a kormányzati korrupciót.
Known as a fearless journalist, he reported from war zones around the world.
Their fearless commitment to justice inspired thousands of supporters.
The climber made a fearless attempt on the mountain’s most difficult route.
Learner examples
The little girl was fearless and touched the big dog.
A kislány bátor volt, és megsimogatta a nagy kutyát.
He is a fearless driver in bad weather.
Rossz időben is bátor sofőr.
Our team has a fearless captain who never gives up.
She was fearless when she talked to her boss about the problem.
The actor gave a fearless performance on stage.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "fearless" with "careless." "Fearless" means not feeling or showing fear, usually in a positive or admirable way. "Careless" means not paying enough attention or not being careful, and is usually negative. For example, a "fearless driver" is brave and confident, but a "careless driver" is unsafe and does not drive responsibly.
Meaning
not feeling or showing fear
Collocations
a fearless leader
|fearless attitude
|fearless approach
|fearless reporter
|fearless performance
|fearless in the face of [danger]
Synonyms
brave (More common and general; often used for everyday courage, especially when someone is still aware of danger.)
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courageous (Slightly more formal; often suggests moral strength as well as physical bravery.)
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bold (Can suggest confidence and willingness to take risks; not always about physical danger.)
Antonyms
fearful (Direct opposite, meaning full of fear or easily afraid.)
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timid (Suggests shy, nervous behavior and easily feeling scared.)
Themes
emotions
|character
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not feeling or showing fear, especially in a hard or dangerous situation.
Having or showing no fear when facing danger, difficulty, or the unknown, usually in an admirable way.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is fearless about [doing something dangerous or risky]
Investors admired her fearless approach to backing new and untested companies.
A befektetők csodálták vakmerő hozzáállását az új és még ki nem próbált cégek támogatásához.
The artist is known for his fearless experimentation with color and form.
A művészt a színekkel és formákkal való merész kísérletezéséről ismerik.
He was fearless with money, betting his entire savings on a single idea.
Their marketing campaign was fearless, directly attacking a powerful competitor.
The comedian’s fearless jokes pushed the audience to the edge of their comfort zone.
Learner examples
She is fearless about trying new business ideas.
Vakmerően vág bele új üzleti ötletek kipróbálásába.
The chef is fearless and mixes very strange foods together.
A séf merész, és nagyon furcsa ételeket kever össze.
He is fearless with his style and wears very bright clothes.
The company took a fearless step and changed its whole product.
The director is fearless and makes films about very difficult topics.
Common mistake:
Learners may use "fearless" when they really mean "careless" or "stupid" in negative descriptions. "Fearless" often has a positive or admiring tone, even when the action is risky. If you want to criticize someone for ignoring risk in a bad way, words like "reckless" or "irresponsible" are usually better.
Meaning
showing extreme, possibly risky boldness
Collocations
almost fearless
|seemingly fearless
|fearless about taking risks
|fearless with money
|fearless experimentation
Synonyms
daring (Stresses willingness to do very risky or shocking things, often highlighting the risk more than the courage.)
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reckless (Often negative; suggests not caring enough about danger or consequences, while "fearless" can still be admiring.)
Antonyms
cautious (Describes someone who avoids risk and acts carefully, the opposite of taking bold or extreme risks.)
Themes
emotions
|risk
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not afraid to do very risky or shocking things, more than most people would do.
Not feeling or showing fear in situations where most people would be cautious, sometimes suggesting surprising or excessive boldness.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fearless
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹləs/
US/fˈɪɹləs/
Syllables & stress
fear - less (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fearless
Word family
Expressions
fearless leader
1/fˈɪɹləs lˈidɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
very brave or confident leader
A leader who seems very brave and not afraid, often used in a light or joking way about a boss or person in charge.
Examples
- Our fearless leader decided we would hike through the storm anyway.
- Everyone turned to their fearless leader for a plan.
- At the meeting, our fearless leader announced another big change.