fearless
gb/fˈɪɹləs/ us/fˈɪɹləs/
B2
Английский
~ 8000
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B2
property
1
not feeling or showing fear
Not feeling or showing fear, especially in a hard or dangerous situation.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is fearless (in [doing something])
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
fearful (Direct opposite, meaning full of fear or easily afraid.)
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timid (Suggests shy, nervous behavior and easily feeling scared.)
Коллокации
a fearless leader
|fearless attitude
|fearless approach
|fearless reporter
|fearless performance
|fearless in the face of [danger]
Темы
emotions
|character
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The firefighters were fearless as they ran into the burning building.
- She gave a fearless speech criticizing corruption in the government.
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The little girl was fearless and touched the big dog.
- He is a fearless driver in bad weather.
- 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.
adjective
C1
property
2
showing extreme, possibly risky boldness
Not afraid to do very risky or shocking things, more than most people would do.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is fearless about [doing something dangerous or risky]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
cautious (Describes someone who avoids risk and acts carefully, the opposite of taking bold or extreme risks.)
Коллокации
almost fearless
|seemingly fearless
|fearless about taking risks
|fearless with money
|fearless experimentation
Темы
emotions
|risk
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Investors admired her fearless approach to backing new and untested companies.
- The artist is known for his fearless experimentation with color and form.
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- She is fearless about trying new business ideas.
- The chef is fearless and mixes very strange foods together.
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
fearless
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹləs/
US/fˈɪɹləs/
Слоги и ударение
fear - less (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: fearless
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.