Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈfɪɹləs/
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- General-American
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/ˈfɪələs/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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ˈfɪɹləs
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˈfɪələs
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Without fear.
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"Our fearless reporter"... I'm not fearless, John. I don't like this.
England's wicket-keeper in the 50s, he was fearless about standing on the stumps to fastish bowlers[.]
Adjective
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
- Synonyms
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
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audacious explorers
fearless reporters and photographers
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intrepid pioneers