unflinching

IPA/ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
KK[ənflˈɪntʃɪŋ]IPA/ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/

unflinching — adjective

  • unflinchingpositive
  • more unflinchingcomparative
  • most unflinchingsuperlative

1. showing no fear, hesitation, or desire to back away when facing something painfu

1.形容詞C1
釋義

showing no fear, hesitation, or desire to back away when facing something painful, frightening, or difficult; refusing to give up or change one's position despite pressure or danger.

例句

Apinya gave an unflinching account of the crash to the insurance officer.

attributive use before noun (unflinching account)

Even under fierce questioning, Ravindra remained unflinching in his answers.

predicative: remain unflinching in + noun

同義詞
  • steadfast

    more about loyalty or commitment; slightly formal

  • resolute

    focuses on firmness of purpose; common in formal contexts

  • unyielding

    emphasises refusal to be influenced or changed

反義詞
  • timid

    opposite: shows fear and hesitation

  • hesitant

    opposite: pauses or wavers when facing difficulty

文法句型

unflinching + noun (attributive)

be + unflinching + in + noun (predicative)

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with nouns such as 'gaze', 'stare', 'courage', 'honesty', 'determination', and 'support'. The predicative form with 'in' (e.g. 'unflinching in one's commitment') is frequent in formal or written English.

常見錯誤

❌She was unflinching with her decision despite the opposition.
✅She was unflinching in her decision despite the opposition.
💡'unflinching' takes 'in', not 'with', when specifying the area of steadfastness.