unflinching

[ uhn-flin-ching ]

adjective

1. not flinching; flinch; unshrinking:

   unflinching courage.

   Synonyms: unfaltering, steadfast, constant, steady

unflinching

/ ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. not shrinking from danger, difficulty, etc

Derived Forms

• unˈflinchingly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·flinching·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unflinching¹

First recorded in 1720–30; un- ¹ + flinch ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

While much-criticized at the time, we should hail her unflinching candor.

From The Daily Beast

It would seem that 2014 is the year of unflinching memoirs from former Obama Cabinet members (fingers crossed for Sebelius).

From The Daily Beast

But his portrayal of the disappearing Paris is also unflinching.

From The Daily Beast

Regardless, The Blood Telegram offers a nuanced yet unflinching look at the juxtaposition of geopolitics and humanitarian crisis.

From The Daily Beast

A new biography captures the unflinching life of war photographer Tim Hetherington.

From The Daily Beast

Before her pencil he sat rigid and unflinching, as he had faced the cannon's mouth in days gone by.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, what I like so much in France is the clear, unflinching recognition by everybody of his own luck.

From Project Gutenberg

He possessed a vigorous intellect, great energy of thought and action, overbearing-purpose, and unflinching courage.

From Project Gutenberg

Once more he looked upon the scroll—once more its words he read— Then calmly, with unflinching hand, its folds before him spread.

From Project Gutenberg

As for the other apprentices, only some wrought steadily on, with unflinching courage.

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Related Words

• fearless
• gritty
• resolute
• staunch
• steadfast
• tenacious
• unwavering
• unyielding