unflinching

Examples

• All

• Isaac Sobel was a man of rigorous belief and unflinching honesty.

  Analyze That (2002)

• Catch meets the man's look with his own unflinching, haunted eyes.

  Fiction book (2001)

• It's time we take an unflinching look at the shape of things to come.

  Academic text (2002)

• Still, give him credit for having written a powerful and unflinching book.

  Academic text (2010)

• Your commitment to our country is unfaltering and in return we owe you the same deep commitment and unflinching support.

  10 Downing Street

• The enemy becomes the ally because of the hero's unflinching sense of good.

  Glass (2019)

• The dialogue about Neil's cancer is specific and unflinching, and Neil leads it.

  Blog text (1)

• The new history is indeed, must be a warts-and-all history; it demands an unflinching examination of racism and discrimination in our history.

  Academic text (1990)

• Once again, he lays bare the workings of the human heart with unflinching clarity.

  Academic text (2009)

• He was a man of great intellect, unflinching courage, and an uncompromising honor.

  The Human Stain (2003)

Synonyms

S

steadfast

vsunflinching

30 5.6

Loyal and firm in support that does not change

emphasizes courage and lack of hesitation rather than loyalty or duty

U

unafraid

vsunflinching

29 1.6

Not feeling fear or worry when facing danger

carries more active resolve and steady courage rather than simple absence of fear

U

unrelenting

vsunflinching

28 7.0

Not stopping and not getting less strong

is steadier in brave calm and lack of hesitation rather than forceful pressure

U

unwavering

vsunflinching

22 5.8

Being firm in belief or support that does not change

applies more to brave action and lack of hesitation than long loyalty

U

unyielding

vsunflinching

10 6.5

Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up

is more about brave firmness in action rather than stubborn refusal

U

unflappable

vsunflinching

9 7.4

Not getting upset or excited in difficult situations

focuses more on brave resolve and lack of hesitation, not just calmness

U

unblinking

vsunflinching

7 6.7

Not showing any emotion or fear in difficult situations

is about determined bravery and refusal to hesitate rather than only not showing feelings

U

undaunted

vsunflinching

5 7.1

Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult

shows visible lack of fear and hesitation rather than only confidence

U

unbending

vsunflinching

3 6.9

Not willing to change your opinions or actions

is about brave determination under danger rather than stubborn inflexibility

U

unflagging

vsunflinching

3 7.5

Always having energy and not giving up

is about brave steadiness under danger rather than endless endurance

U

unswerving

vsunflinching

2 7.5

Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support

applies more to fearless action and resolve than to steady loyalty

I

imperturbable

vsunflinching

2 8.1

Not easily upset or worried, even in difficult situations

emphasizes active bravery and determined action rather than only composure

U

unintimidated

vsunflinching

1 7.5

Not afraid when people try to scare or stop you

is stronger in active determination and refusal to hesitate rather than lack of fear

U

unfaltering

vsunflinching

1 7.5

Always steady and showing no doubt or pause

emphasizes courage under direct danger more than mere steadiness

U

unshrinking

vsunflinching

8.1

Being brave and not moving away from danger

focuses more on steady determination rather than just resisting retreat

U

undismayed

vsunflinching

7.0

Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult

stresses active bravery and lack of hesitation rather than steady confidence

U

uncowed

vsunflinching

7.1

Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage

is about steady bravery and not hesitating rather than mere confidence

U

unfearing

vsunflinching

7.2

Not feeling afraid when facing danger or difficulty

adds determined action and lack of hesitation beyond mere absence of fear

Antonyms

C

cowardly

84 3.9

Feeling fear and avoiding dangerous or difficult situations

How Brave

dauntless

2 7.9

fearless

117 3.4

unflinching

8 6.6

resolute

21 4.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology