unshrinking
Not backing down
Unshrinking means not drawing back or recoiling—bold and unflinching in the face of difficulty or unpleasantness.
An unshrinking gaze meets whatever it confronts directly.
She gave an unshrinking account of her mistakes.
The word emphasizes steadfastness where others might hesitate or retreat.
Showing bravery under threat
- valiantCourageously determined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
dauntless · intrepid · daring · audacious · plucky · undaunted · lionhearted · stouthearted
Firmly committed to purpose
- firmSolid or resolute
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
tenacious · dogged · adamant · staunch · unfaltering · unflagging · unswerving · persistent
Trusting in oneself
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- poisedCalm and controlled
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- self-possessedCalm and confident
assured · unabashed · unfazed · unflappable · collected · sanguine · secure · certain
Showing no remorse
- brazenShamelessly bold
- bold-facedAudacious or typographically heavy
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
outspoken · forthright · confrontational · rebellious · challenging · unbowed · resistant · oppositional
courageous
Showing bravery under threat
gallant · dauntless · intrepid · daring · audacious · plucky · undaunted · lionhearted · stouthearted · bold
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- firmSolid or resolute
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
unyielding · tenacious · dogged · adamant · staunch · unfaltering · unflagging · unswerving · persistent · indomitable
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
self-possessed · assured · unabashed · unfazed · unflappable · collected · sanguine · secure · certain · undoubting
unapologetic
Showing no remorse
- brazenShamelessly bold
- bold-facedAudacious or typographically heavy
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
shameless · outspoken · forthright · confrontational · rebellious · challenging · unbowed · resistant · oppositional · unsubmissive
unshrinkingsheepish
Embarrassed and timid
bashful · embarrassed · shy · self-conscious · diffident
shrink, shrinking, shrunk, shrank, shrinkage, shrinks, shrillness, unshrunk, unshrinkable