fearless

Everyday

1. Not afraid of anything; very brave. tree →
2. Ready to face danger or say difficult things without hesitating. tree →

In the lessons

A praising word for heroes, explorers, rescuers and animals. In stories a fearless character faces danger, but stories also show that being fearless is different from being careless; real courage is being afraid and doing the right thing anyway.

Examples

• The fearless firefighter ran into the burning house. tree →
• Our cat is fearless and chases dogs. tree →
• Badger was fearless in the Wild Wood. tree →
• The fearless explorer crossed the ice. tree →
• She was fearless on the climbing wall. tree →
• Being brave doesn't mean being fearless; it means doing it even when you're scared. tree →
• The fearless little bird defended its nest. tree →
• But the Bodhisatta, having confidence in himself, went straight on, fearless as a maned lion. tree →

Note

Adjective: fear + -less (without fear). Adverb: fearlessly; noun: fearlessness. Opposite: fearful, timid. Safety trap: «fearless» is not the same as «reckless» — doing dangerous things without thinking is not brave.

In Jewish tradition

A praising word for heroes, explorers, rescuers and animals. In stories a fearless character faces danger, but stories also show that being fearless is different from being careless; real courage is being afraid and doing the right thing anyway.

Examples

• Upon earth there is not his like, who is made to be fearless. (Writings JOB.41.25, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Adjective: fear + -less (without fear). Adverb: fearlessly; noun: fearlessness. Opposite: fearful, timid. Safety trap: «fearless» is not the same as «reckless» — doing dangerous things without thinking is not brave.