unerring
/ʌnˈɜːrɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈer-iŋ How to pronounce unerring (audio) ˌən-ˈər- How to pronounce unerring (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unerring — adjective
- unerringpositive
- more unerringcomparative
- most unerringsuperlative
1. describing a throw or shot that consistently reaches what it is aimed at, withou
describing a throw or shot that consistently reaches what it is aimed at, without ever missing the mark.
The archer's unerring aim sent the arrow straight into the centre of the gold ring.
collocation: unerring aim
Even in heavy rain, the hawk made an unerring dive toward the rabbit.
attributive position before noun (dive)
The fisherman cast his line with unerring accuracy to the spot where the fish were feeding.
Paloma's unerring throw won the game for her team in the final second.
- accurate
more common and not limited to physical targeting; 'accurate' can apply to figures, predictions, or descriptions, while 'unerring' emphasises perfect consistency
- infallible
stronger — suggests absolute certainty in any circumstance; 'infallible' is less common than 'unerring' and often carries religious or philosophical overtones
- faultless
focuses on the absence of mistakes in performance; 'unerring' implies a natural or trained ability rather than a one-time flawless result
- erratic
suggests unpredictable, unreliable performance — the opposite of consistent accuracy
文法句型
unerring + noun (aim, accuracy, shot)
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively (before a noun). The noun is typically something related to aim or hitting (shot, throw, dive, arrow).
常見錯誤
2. of a person's judgment, instinct, or ability — always making the right decision
of a person's judgment, instinct, or ability — always making the right decision without ever being wrong.
Dahlia has an unerring instinct for choosing the right gift for every person.
collocation: unerring instinct
The detective's unerring judgment helped him solve cases that had confused others.
collocation: unerring judgment
Ayana's unerring sense of direction meant the group never needed a map in new cities.
Adina's unerring feel for colour made her studio's designs famous across the city.
- infallible
broader — can mean 'never wrong about anything,' whereas 'unerring' is usually limited to a specific skill (judgment, taste, instinct)
- impeccable
focuses on flawlessness of taste or behaviour; 'impeccable' is more about social or aesthetic standards, 'unerring' about correctness of judgment
- fallible
the direct opposite — capable of making mistakes or errors
文法句型
unerring + noun (judgment, instinct, sense)
用法筆記
Like sense 1, predominantly used attributively. The nouns that follow are abstract — judgment, instinct, taste, feel, sense. This sense cannot describe physical aim or targeting.