unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
unflinchingly adverb

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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What emerged were three distinct, yet thematically aligned, visions for the future of banking, each driven by urgency, discipline, and an unflinching commitment to relevance. Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 This is a behind-the-scenes portrayal of the astronaut selection and training processes, including an unflinching examination of the sexist atmosphere at NASA and elsewhere in the 1970s . The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025 Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an immersive sonic experience, the series offers an unflinching, deeply human portrait of artistic innovation, community resilience, and the enduring struggle for Black empowerment in America. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025 In the fight over the future of the Democratic Party, Mr. Pritzker has emerged as a leader of an insurgent faction calling for a full-throated, unflinching barrage of attacks on Mr. Trump, his Republican allies and their right-wing agenda. Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unflinching was in 1728

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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflinching. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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unflinching

adjective
un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly adverb
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