unflinching
adjective/ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #18,920 most common English word
Meaning
Remaining firm and determined; not showing fear or hesitation in the face of difficulty.
Example sentence
The journalist showed unflinching courage while reporting from the war zone.
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