UNERRING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

unerring

adjective

ˌən-ˈer-iŋ

Definition of unerring

as in unfailing

not being or likely to be wrong an unerring taste in interior decoration

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Recent Examples of unerring Sir Charles, the Chuckwagon, the Round Mound of Rebound, has an unerring talent for getting to the point. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 England, with only six survivors from its Rugby World Cup champion team last September, ultimately cruised to the six-try victory enhanced by Zoe Harrison's unerring right boot. — ABC News, 17 May 2026 So the head golf pro there needs to not only know the game and its rules, but also must have the unerring instincts of an excellent cruise director combined with an air traffic controller. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026 James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unerring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring

Adjective

Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Their reach was owed not just to the nine-member unit’s technical excellence and versatility but also their endless supply of positivity, of psychedelic Black power characterized by its leader’s unfailing belief in a beautiful tomorrow.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 June 2026

Definition of unfailing

Adjective

Wrigley Field is a perfect setting for a rom-com, since many young fans are looking for romance and not paying a whole lot of attention to the actual game.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

The color itself lasts all day—depositing flawless color wherever it’s placed.

— Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Giendry Ryan and Steven Felix were nearly flawless in relief with four strikeouts over the final three innings for the tiny island nation, which previously won the tournament in 2004.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flawless

Adjective

That capability matters because HAPS platforms must maintain a tight operating area to provide reliable coverage.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Central to this was the control exerted in central midfield, an area patrolled by Ben Whiteman and the ever-reliable Matty James.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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