Unflinching

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/

Definitions of unflinching

adjective showing firm determination or unhesitating courage

Example Sentences

A1 She showed unflinching courage in the face of danger.

A2 The unflinching determination of the team led them to victory.

B1 The detective's unflinching pursuit of the truth uncovered the real culprit.

B2 Her unflinching honesty sometimes made others uncomfortable, but she never wavered.

C1 The journalist's unflinching commitment to uncovering corruption earned her a Pulitzer Prize.

C2 The soldier's unflinching loyalty to his country was unwavering, even in the face of adversity.

Examples of unflinching in a Sentence

formal The journalist showed unflinching determination in uncovering the truth despite facing numerous obstacles.

informal She displayed unflinching courage when confronting her fears during the hiking trip.

slang He's got some serious unflinching skills when it comes to video games.

figurative The artist's unflinching brush strokes captured the raw emotion of the scene.

Grammatical Forms of unflinching

past tense

unflinched

plural

unflinching

comparative

more unflinching

superlative

most unflinching

present tense

unflinches

future tense

will unflinch

perfect tense

has unflinched

continuous tense

is unflinching

singular

unflinching

positive degree

unflinching

infinitive

to unflinch

gerund

unflinching

participle

unflinching

Origin and Evolution of unflinching

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unflinching' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'flinch' which means to make a sudden, quick movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unflinching' has retained its original meaning of showing no fear or hesitation, but it has also been used more broadly to describe someone who is resolute, steadfast, and unwavering in their beliefs or actions.