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 The presence of another Golden Boot contender, the unerring Erling Haaland, means Norway is favored to progress against the Ivory Coast, although this is its first knockout match in 28 years. — David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Ditto Hugh Jackman’s unerring performance — perhaps his finest dramatic work yet — as a savage, unfeeling thug and unrepentant murderer and thief. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unerring

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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

The Perfect Prescription is Spacemen 3’s masterpiece, an imperfect record made by one of the last holistically perfect groups of the 20th century.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
The home office that completes this level offers a perfect spot for working from home.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

For this application, precise fit and utility matter more than a flawless cosmetic finish.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Our goal is to perfectly complement Paramount Pictures’ cinematic vision and Caruso’s beautiful retail destination by delivering a flawless, high-end guest experience.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of flawless

Adjective

Democrats have circled Alaska, a typically reliable Republican state, as a winnable seat in their bid to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Both problems threatened the precise control required for reliable quantum experiments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

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