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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
fearless
adjective
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ Her fearless opposition to the military dictatorship has won admiration from around the world.
▪ The Comanches were great and fearless warriors.
▪ These animals are fearless and very aggressive.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ Anyway, it is extremely helpful in a young career because it leaves you fearless.
▪ Conservatives view the speaker as fearless, committed, and a fiery spokesman of their beliefs.
▪ Fierce, loyal, bold, and fearless.
▪ He makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches and scrambled eggs because of his fearless use of butter.
▪ He was fearless in his attacks on public figures whose actions he considered unconscionable.
▪ Phil was always a fearless seaman, and I am a very cautious one.
▪ They were said to be fearless swordsmen and able to shoot a man between the eyes at a hundred paces.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Fearless

Fearless \Fear"less\, a. Free from fear.

Syn: Bold; daring; courageous; intrepid; valorous; valiant; brave; undaunted; dauntless; heroic. -- Fear"less*ly, adv. -- Fear"less*ness, n.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
fearless

early 15c., from fear (n.) + -less. Related: Fearlessly; fearlessness.

Wiktionary
fearless

a. Free from fear.

WordNet
fearless
  1. adj. oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them [syn: unafraid(p)] [ant: afraid(p)]

  2. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory" [syn: brave, courageous] [ant: cowardly]

  3. resolute and without fear [syn: doughty, hardy]

  4. invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers" [syn: audacious, brave, dauntless, intrepid, unfearing]

Wikipedia
Fearless (1993 film)

Fearless is a 1993 American drama film directed by Peter Weir and starring Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez and John Turturro. It was written by Rafael Yglesias from his novel of the same name. It was shot entirely in California.

Rosie Perez was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Carla Rodrigo. The film was also entered into the 44th Berlin International Film Festival. Jeff Bridges' role as Max Klein is widely regarded as one of the best performances of his career. The film's soundtrack features part of the first movement of Henryk Górecki's Symphony No. 3, subtitled Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. The plot is based on details of United Airlines Flight 232.

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Fearless (novel series)

Fearless is a series of teen novels written by Francine Pascal, creator of the Sweet Valley High franchise. The first book in the series, Fearless, was published in 1999 through Simon Pulse and concluded in 2004 with the 36th entry, Gone. A spinoff series, Fearless FBI was launched in 2005. The first book in the primary series, Fearless, was named one of YALSA's "Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers" for 2001.

The series takes place in the 1990s and focuses on Gaia Moore, a seventeen-year-old girl who is incapable of feeling fear. Fearless focuses predominantly on Gaia's interactions and relationships with the people around her, as well as her search for an explanation for her condition and her struggle to feel like a normal teenager. The series is told primarily in three story arcs, each of which has its own primary antagonist, and concludes with Gaia graduating from high school.

Fearless (Pink Floyd song)

"Fearless" is the title of the third track on Meddle by Pink Floyd. This song was one of several to be considered for the band's "best of" album, Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd.

Fearless (The Bravery song)

"Fearless" is the second single from American indie rock band The Bravery's eponymous debut album. It was released in the UK on 23 May 2005 and charted at #43. The b-side is a cover of the U2 song " An Cat Dubh". The music video shows the band playing on a speedboat.

Fearless (Angel novel)

Fearless is a novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Even heroes can know human weakness"

Fearless (Family album)

Fearless is the fifth album by the British progressive rock band Family, which was released on 29 October 1971. It was known for its innovative layered-page album headshots of the band's members melding into a single blur.

Fearless (Vaughn album)

Fearless is the second album from Vaughn, a hard rock band formed from the ashes of Tyketto.

Category:2001 albums Category:Vaughn (band) albums

Fearless (Terri Clark album)

Fearless is Canadian country music singer Terri Clark's fourth studio album. It was released in 2000 on Mercury Nashville. The album produced three singles in "A Little Gasoline", "No Fear" and "Getting There", which respectively reached #13, #27, and #41 on the Billboard country charts. A fourth single, "Empty", failed to chart. Clark produced the album with Steuart Smith, except for "No Fear" and "A Little Gasoline," which the two produced with Keith Stegall.

Fearless (2006 film)

Fearless, also known as Huo Yuanjia (霍元甲) in Chinese, and as Jet Li's Fearless in the United Kingdom and in the United States, is a 2006 Chinese-Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ronny Yu and starring Jet Li. It is loosely based on the life of Huo Yuanjia, a Chinese martial artist who challenged foreign fighters in highly publicized events, restoring pride and nationalism to China at a time when Western imperialism and Japanese manipulation were eroding the country in the final years of the Qing Dynasty before the birth of the Republic of China. Li stated in an interview that the film was his last wushu martial arts epic, a point also made in the film's television promotions and other publicity.

Fearless was released on 26 January 2006 in Hong Kong, on 23 June 2006 in the United Kingdom, and on 22 September 2006 in the United States.

Fearless (comics)

Fearless is four-issue limited series is written by Mark Sable and David Roth, with art by PJ Holden, and is published by Image Comics.

The series is the story of Adam Rygert, a superhero who must depend on an anti-fear drug to keep his crippling anxiety at bay.

Fearless (Jazmine Sullivan album)

Fearless is the debut album of American R&B recording artist Jazmine Sullivan, released September 23, 2008, on J Records. Production for the album took place during 2007 to 2008 and was handled by several record producers, including Missy Elliott, Stargate, Carvin & Ivan, Wyclef Jean, and Salaam Remi.

The album debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 65,000 copies in its first week. It also produced four singles that attained respectable charting on Billboards Hot 100 chart. It Upon its release, Fearless received generally positive reviews from most music critics who complimented its production and Sullivan's vocals, comparing her to female R&B artists such as Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. The album earned Sullivan seven Grammy Award nominations and has sold 517,000 copies in the United States and since been certified Gold by the RIAA for exceeded sales of 500,000.

Fearless (Cowboy Mouth album)

Fearless is Cowboy Mouth's eleventh release and eighth studio album, released September 23, 2008.

Fearless (Keri Noble album)

Fearless is the debut album of American singer-songwriter Keri Noble. It was released under Manhattan Records on March 9, 2004.

Fearless (Taylor Swift album)

Fearless is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The album was released on November 11, 2008, by Big Machine Records. As with her debut, Swift wrote or co-wrote all thirteen tracks on Fearless. Most of the songs were written as the singer promoted her debut album as opening act for numerous country artists. Due to the unavailability of collaborators on the road, eight songs were self-penned by Swift. Other songs were co-written with Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey, Colbie Caillat, and John Rich. Swift also made her debut as a record producer, co-producing all songs on the album with Nathan Chapman.

Five singles were released from Fearless. The first single, " Love Story", sold more than 8 million copies worldwide (according to the IFPI). It was a crossover hit that became one of the best-selling singles of all time internationally and was once the best-selling country song of all time. The succeeding single, " White Horse", also performed well in the US. " You Belong with Me" was an international success, becoming Swift's second best-selling single and her highest position on the US Billboard Hot 100 at the time. " Fifteen" and " Fearless" followed with both achieving a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Like their second album, this one also features CDVU+ technology that includes more than 30 pages of bonus features with an exclusive video performance, 60 printable photos, complete album lyrics, downloadable graphics, and hidden links. In addition, the packaging of the album is made from 100% recycled materials.

Fearless was an international breakthrough and huge commercial success for Swift. It debuted at No.1 in the United States and later, became the best-selling album of 2009, selling over 3.2 million copies. It gave Swift, 18 at the time, the distinction of being the youngest artist in history to have the year's best-selling album. It has sold over 7 million copies in the United States, becoming the second biggest-selling album in the last six years. Internationally, Fearless topped charts in Canada and New Zealand and achieved multi-platinum status in six countries. In all, Fearless has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Fearless is also the most awarded album in the history of country music, winning Album of the Year at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, American Music Awards of 2009, Country Music Association, and Academy of Country Music Awards.

Fearless (Phillips, Craig and Dean album)

Fearless is the eleventh studio album from Contemporary Christian group Phillips, Craig and Dean. It was released on August 4, 2009., and won a Dove Award for 'Inspirational Album of the Year' at the 41st annual GMA Dove Awards.

Fearless (Wes Carr song)

"Fearless" is the 3rd single to be released from Australian singer, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was released on 12 June 2009.

Fearless (Crystal Lewis album)

Fearless is the 9th studio solo album by Contemporary Christian singer Crystal Lewis.

The album was nominated for a Grammy in 2001. Lewis was previously nominated for her contribution to the Kirk Franklin song "Lean On Me" in 1998. Fearless takes a decidedly more mainstream approach to the artists sound, incorporating elements of both electronica and R&B in many of the songs. The album includes the Kirk Franklin-penned "I Still Believe" which previously made its first appearance on a Touched by an Angel Christmas soundtrack album. Most of Fearless features drumwork by Vinnie Colaiuta. The ballad "Trust Me" features background vocals from R&B singer Rahsaan Patterson. Christian rappers T-Bone and J-Raw (of Priesthood) appear on the song "What a Fool I've Been". The song "Only Fools" is a newer version from the original one from the album '' Remember.

Fearless (Taylor Swift song)

"Fearless" is a country pop song performed by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was co-written by Swift in collaboration with Liz Rose and Hillary Lindsey and produced by Nathan Chapman and Swift. "Fearless" was released on January 3, 2010 by Big Machine Records as the fifth and final single from Swift's second studio album of the same name (2008). Swift composed the song while traveling on tour to promote her eponymous debut album, Taylor Swift (2006). She wrote "Fearless" in regard to the fearlessness of falling in love and eventually titled her second studio album after the song. Musically, it contains qualities commonly found in country pop music and, lyrically, is about a perfect first date.

"Fearless" received acclaim from contemporary critics, many of whom complimented it for appealing to different age groups. In the United States, "Fearless" debuted and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), becoming the first single released after being certified gold by the RIAA. "Fearless" also entered charts in Canada and Spain. Swift performed the song in various venues, some of which were included on the Fearless Tour (2009–10). Footage from the Fearless Tour performances were used to comprise a music video for "Fearless", directed by Todd Cassetty. The video features both footage of the tour itself and backstage.

Fearless (Lott novel)

Fearless is a 2007 young adult science fiction novel by British author Tim Lott. The novel follows the life of Little Fearless as she rebels against the tyrannical "Controller" in the City Community Faith boarding school.

Fearless (Tim Curry album)

Fearless is the second album by the English actor/singer Tim Curry. Released in 1979, it was his most commercially successful album, reaching #53 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.

Unlike his first album which consisted of cover versions, Fearless was composed almost entirely of original songs, mostly written by Curry with producers Michael Kamen and former Lou Reed collaborator Dick Wagner.

A single, "I Do the Rock", became Curry's most successful in the US, reaching the Billboard Hot 100. "Paradise Garage" was also released as a 7" and 12" single in certain countries.

Fearless (Eighth Wonder album)

Fearless is the 1988 debut album by British pop group Eighth Wonder. It is the group's only UK album release, is entirely uptempo, and contains six UK-issued singles (the earliest, "Stay With Me", dating back to 1985) including their highest-selling and best-remembered track, the Pet Shop Boys-produced and written " I'm Not Scared" (a #7 hit), and " Cross My Heart" (#13). Fearless peaked at #47 on the UK Albums Chart. Eighth Wonder split up in 1989, with lead singer Patsy Kensit going on to devote herself to her acting career.

Fearless was reissued in the UK by Cherry Red Records in January 2010, with the addition of five bonus tracks.

Fearless (EP)

Fearless EP is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Jay Chou's third Mandarin extended play (EP) album. It was released on 20 January 2006 by Alfa Music and distributed by Sony Music Taiwan. It features the theme song of the Fearless film, directed by Ronny Yu, one track composed for Jordan Chan during the "Incomparable Jay Concert Live" in Hong Kong, and a DVD containing 12 music videos from November's Chopin.

Fearless (1978 film)

Poliziotto senza paura (internationally titled Fearless, Fearless Fuzz, Magnum Cop and Fatal Charm) is a 1978 Italian poliziottesco film directed by Stelvio Massi. The film is set in Vienna.

Fearless (Group 1 Crew album)

Fearless is the fourth studio album by Christian hip hop duo Group 1 Crew. The album released on September 10, 2012 by Fervent Records, Curb Records and Word Records. The album was produced by the following producers: Andy Anderson, Tony Battaglia, Chuck Butler, David Garcia, Ben Glover, Christopher Stevens and the.switch. The album charted on the Billboard Christian Albums chart at No. 6. The first song, that was released as the lead single from the album was "He Said" that peaked at No. 10 on the Christian Songs chart.

Fearless (Francis Dunnery album)

Fearless is the second album from British musician Francis Dunnery, released in 1994. This release saw Dunnery move toward a pop direction, in what is perhaps his most straightforwardly commercial work. It also, at various points throughout the album, incorporates elements of rock, funk, blues, reggae and Eastern music.

The album yielded three singles; "American Life in the Summertime", "Homegrown" and "What's He Gonna Say". These singles had varying degrees of success, and saw him making many appearances on television including the Australian Music Awards. A promotional video was made for What's He Gonna Say.

Fearless (Marvaless album)

Fearless is studio album by west coast rapper Marvaless, released April 21, 1998, on AWOL/ Noo Trybe Records. The album peaked at #43 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, making it her most successful album to date.

Fearless (Travis Ryan album)

Fearless is the first studio album by Travis Ryan. Integrity Music released the album on April 10, 2012. Ryan worked with producers, Josh Auer, Dan Bailey, Brandon Collins, in the making of this album.

Fearless (Virtue album)

Fearless is Virtue's 8th studio album. The album features the hit songs "You are" and "Walk it out". This is Virtue's first album since 2006 Testimony and serves as the groups comeback to the music business. Virtue is also planning a North American tour to further promote the album. This album debuted at number one on the Gospel Charts, and serve as the group highest sales.

Usage examples of "fearless".

Now the heli flew low and fast across the altiplano, as if fearless of hostile observation from above.

Rubber Bible to hand as the fearless author juggles with triple points or the properties of ammonial ice eutectics.

A most imperial and archangelical apparition of that unfallen, western world, which to the eyes of the old trappers and hunters revived the glories of those primeval times when Adam walked majestic as a god, bluff-bowed and fearless as this mighty steed.

Sorais herself directing the movement, as fearless as a lioness heading the main attack.

Council president a fearless little ectotherm of no certain gender or political persuasion.

Of starlike flowers and herbs of odour sweet, To pave the temple that his poesy Has framed, while near his feet grim lions couch, And kids, fearless from love, creep near his lair.

Of his officers he had lost Abantes of Pytho and the fearless Matsenor son of Mattathis, and also Thuya of Gabell, the Ghayrog Vexinud Kreszh, and an old playmate of his Muldemar childhood, Kimnan Tanain.

At the coming of that thought, the foul doing to death of the fearless Frenchman, he gnashed his teeth savagely and strained at the gyves until the pain in his ankles brought out beads of perspiration upon his forehead.

Faxon Wu, Takenya the Fearless and Rosalinda li Howt - who were ready to desert the Order for Tria.

Already some of those fearless frontierswomen, the amazons of the Fortieth, had come ahead with bag, baggage and babies and moved into the log huts of their lords as contentedly as they would have taken quarters at the Grand Central in Omaha, but Mesdames Flight and Darling were not of the number.

The respect Kwalu showed these monsters surprised Artus, for the negus seemed truly fearless.

There is not much in the figure of our pendentive to suggest the stern and fearless prophet of the wilderness.

The old fearless blackhelms took one look at me and scaddled for their lives.

Forth, with footsteps firm and fearless, And his parting gaze was tearless Though his heart was lone and cheerless, Thus from all he loved to go.

Cooper was strongly democratic in his convictions, and was so far from having been a toady during his residence in Europe that he had made enemies in aristocratic circles abroad by his fearless championship of republican institutions.