unflinching

/ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ənflˈɪntʃɪŋ] /ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ənflˈɪntʃɪŋ] /ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unflinching — adjective

  • unflinchingpositive
  • more unflinchingcomparative
  • most unflinchingsuperlative

1. showing steady courage and refusing to pull back when something painful, risky,

1.形容詞C1
釋義

showing steady courage and refusing to pull back when something painful, risky, or emotionally hard must be faced

例句

Theo gave the police an unflinching account of the attack.

collocation: unflinching account of a painful event

Despite the gunfire, Valentina walked forward with unflinching courage.

collocation: unflinching courage

同義詞
  • steadfast

    Stresses loyalty or reliability over time more than direct confrontation

  • fearless

    Focuses more directly on not feeling fear

  • unwavering

    Highlights not changing support, belief, or attention

  • resolute

    Emphasizes firm purpose after a conscious decision

反義詞
  • hesitant

    Pulls back or delays instead of facing pressure directly

  • wavering

    No longer firm or sure under pressure

  • timid

    Easily frightened or unwilling to face danger

文法句型

unflinching + noun (support, honesty, courage, stare)

用法筆記

Often used before nouns such as support, honesty, courage, or stare. It usually describes a firm response to pain, danger, or hard truth rather than stubbornness about everyday choices.

常見錯誤

❌Her unflinching reply about lunch sounded rude.
✅Her blunt reply about lunch sounded rude.
💡'unflinching' is used for serious pressure or hard truth, not ordinary small decisions.
❌The child was unflinching because he would not share his toys.
✅The child was stubborn because he would not share his toys.
💡'unflinching' suggests courage or steady resolve under strain, not selfish refusal.