unflinchingly

Holding steady throughout

Unflinchingly describes doing something without hesitation, fear, or signs of backing down.

Someone who acts unflinchingly maintains steady resolve in the face of difficulty, pain, or unpleasantness: She unflinchingly described the horrors she had witnessed.

The word often characterizes courage or honesty that doesn't waver even when the situation calls for it.

observant

steadily

In constant, unwavering fashion

attentively · piercingly · penetratingly · intently · keenly · unfazed · clear-eyed · soberly · dispassionately · coolly

courageous

bravely

In a courageous manner

heroically · dauntlessly · intrepidly · gallantly · audaciously · undauntedly · pluckily · gutsily · stoutheartedly · lionheartedly

resolute

determinedly

With fixed purpose

unyieldingly · unwaveringly · doggedly · tenaciously · adamantly · single-mindedly · persistently · relentlessly · unswervingly · immovably

honest

candidly

Without concealment or evasion

truthfully · plainly · forthrightly · openly · starkly · brutally · unsparing · unsparingly · transparently · pointedly

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Opposites
courage and steadfastness

unflinchinglytimidly

In fearful, hesitant fashion

fearfully · cowardly · timorously · pusillanimously · faint-heartedly

directness of confrontation

unflinchinglyshrinkingly

In a recoiling manner

evasively · wincingly · squeamishly · reluctantly · skittishly

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unflinching

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G