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unflinching

American  
[uhn-flin-ching] / ʌnˈflɪn tʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not flinching; flinch; unshrinking.

    unflinching courage.
    Synonyms:
    unfaltering, steadfast, constant, steady
unflinching British  
/ ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not shrinking from danger, difficulty, etc

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Other Word Forms

  • unflinchingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of unflinching

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

Example Sentences

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The show’s unflinching exploration of human nature traces back to visionary British television producer Charlie Parsons.

From Los Angeles Times

She is unflinchingly frank about how "devastating" she finds being a mother.

From BBC

“The truth is laid bare in the complaint — unvarnished, unflinching, undeniable. We welcome our day in court.”

From Los Angeles Times

Lola Young's Messy - another unflinching portrait of romantic disharmony - is a strong contender for song of the year.

From BBC

Weisz spoke of “Gardener” source material author John le Carré in her speech, noting on stage that he “wrote this unflinching, angry story.”

From Los Angeles Times

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