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

Throughout a summer filled with pitching injuries and Betts position intrigue, Roberts was a steady force, consistently positive, unflinchingly steady, ultimately steering the team through waters that occasionally have troubled him.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney credited Crowley with directing the film with a "tender yet truthful touch", adding: "Seldom has such an unflinchingly honest take on mortality felt so transcendently life-affirming."

From BBC

In keeping with his fearless playing style, Tarkenton dived in with abandon, using his opening monologue to unflinchingly belt out a version of “Feelings” that was flat as a Johnny Unitas haircut.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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