UNFLINCHING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unflinching

adjective

ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ

Definition of unflinching

as in relentless

showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done

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Recent Examples of unflinching Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Froggatt will play Harriet Talbot, who is sharp, unflinching, and unwilling to back down. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 June 2026 First, there’s the unflinching political courage. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Released in February 2004, The Passion of the Christ is an unflinching depiction of the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ, played by Jim Caviezel. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

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The problem is that the action becomes so relentless, so explicitly gory, that a bad aftertaste sets in.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
As for Jang Geon-young, the relentless prosecutor at the center of Season 1, his fate is left as a mystery.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of relentless

Adjective

The increasing chances of being taken, whether one is in a church, mosque, school, on a trip to the capital Abuja or resting at home, is a grim reality that should not be the case given Tinubu’s firm campaign pledges.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The chattiness of Eddy’s dispatches does little to conceal that the novel’s Jamaica is a grim place for gay men.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of grim

Adjective

Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton were considered as options alongside Anderson and Bouaddi, but Fernandez was the player City were most determined to sign.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The kitchen is located in the new addition of the house, and Keys was determined to inject it with charm.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

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