fearlessly

In courageous manner

Fearlessly means without fear or hesitation, showing bold disregard for danger or risk.

Someone who speaks fearlessly says what others might hold back: She fearlessly criticized the company's leadership.

The word often carries admiration for courage, though it can shade toward recklessness: He fearlessly dove into the freezing water.

courageous

valor

Courage in danger

gallantry · fortitude · mettle · pluck · daring · audacious · valiant · heroic · gallant · dauntless

adventurous

explorer

One who investigates unfamiliar regions

voyager · venturer · expedition · quest · odyssey · frontier · uncharted · discovery · exploration · wilderness

undaunted

unwavering

Steady and unchanging

unyielding · tenacious · unshrinking · unintimidated · unbowed · unalarmed · undeterred · unabashed · unawed · composed

reckless

impulsive

Acting without deliberation

  • heedlessCareless of consequences
  • rashHeedless or skin irritation
  • carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes

foolhardy · irresponsible · incautious · thoughtless · impetuous · overconfident · hotheaded · madcap · precipitate · brash

outspoken

candid

Honest and direct

unguarded · uninhibited · frank · openly · boldly · defiantly · unapologetically · assertively · confidently · unashamedly

Categories
Opposites
courage vs cowardice

fearlesslyfearfully

In a scared way

cowardly · cravenly · pusillanimously · spinelessly · timorously

boldness vs caution

fearlesslycautiously

In a guarded manner

apprehensively · warily · guardedly · heedfully · prudently

confidence vs timidity

fearlesslytimidly

In fearful, hesitant fashion

shyly · diffidently · bashfully · mousily · skittishly

Phrases
Family

fearless, fearlessness

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G