fearless

/ˈfɪələs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɪrləs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfir-ləs/ (ame, mw)

fearless — adjective

  • fearlesspositive
  • more fearlesscomparative
  • most fearlesssuperlative

1. showing no fear in dangerous or difficult situations; extremely brave and willin

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing no fear in dangerous or difficult situations; extremely brave and willing to take risks.

例句

The young activist gave a fearless speech in front of the city council.

fearless speech — common collocation for public speaking

Aiko's fearless attitude helped her lead the search team through the storm.

fearless attitude — adjective + noun collocation

同義詞
  • brave

    more general; can describe enduring pain or difficulty, not just facing danger

  • courageous

    more formal; often suggests moral strength in the face of opposition

  • bold

    can imply confidence that borders on being too confident or rude

  • daring

    emphasises willingness to take physical or social risks

反義詞
  • afraid

    simply feeling fear; much weaker and more common in everyday use

  • cowardly

    describes someone who lacks courage; carries a strong negative tone

文法句型

fearless + noun (e.g. fearless leader)

fearless + in + noun / -ing form (e.g. fearless in battle)

用法筆記

Stronger than 'brave' — fearless suggests a complete absence of fear, while brave often implies acting despite feeling afraid. Can describe a person's character (a fearless leader) or a specific action (a fearless decision).

常見錯誤

❌She is fearless to try new things.
✅She is fearless when trying new things.
💡'fearless' is not followed by a to-infinitive.
❌I feel fearless about the exam tomorrow.
✅I am not worried about the exam tomorrow.
💡'fearless' sounds too dramatic for everyday situations such as tests or errands.