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

An equal in the show’s unflinching satire, his disability isn’t necessarily the brunt of the joke.

From BBC

A loss to City would have increased scrutiny on Postecoglou, not in the context of his future at the club, but whether his methods and unflinching belief in his all-out attacking strategy could fashion the success he insists it will bring.

From BBC

The Post suffered its particularly large setback, insiders said, because it built much of its reputation on being an unflinching Trump critic, adopting the slogan “Democracy Dies in Darkness.”

From Los Angeles Times

She has faced some ups and downs, including a rough patch when she exasperated fans with her unflinching loyalty to castmate Jen Shah, who went to prison last year for her role in a telemarketing scam, and may have given Gay a black eye.

From Los Angeles Times

Siniora is unflinching in his assessment of Lebanon’s lost sovereignty.

From BBC

Related Words

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