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FEERL-uh-s/ˈfɪələs/

Fearless means not afraid, even of danger or criticism: a fearless report, fearless copy. Fear (already in the dictionary) is the noun; bold is everyday. Heat on a slide does not waive an embargo.

Meaning

Not afraid, even of danger or criticism.

Examples

• “Fearless copy on a slide does not waive the embargo.”
• “Bold is everyday. Intrepid is the close twin. Heat is tone. Midnight is the rule. Wait for the hour; then keep the heat if the finding still stands.”

Good to know

Without fear. Noun: fear (already in the dictionary). Heat ≠ an embargo waiver.

Near in meaning

bold, intrepid, dauntless

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