unflinching
|un-flinch-ing|
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/ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
fearless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unflinching' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'flinch,' which comes from Old French 'flenchir,' meaning 'to turn aside.'
Historical Evolution
'flinch' changed from the Old French word 'flenchir' and eventually became the modern English word 'flinch.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'flinch' meant 'to turn aside,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to draw back or shrink from something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
showing no signs of fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.
She gave an unflinching account of the events.
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