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fearless
[/ˈfɪrləs/]
adjective
destemido
1.
without fear; brave and courageous
The fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building.
O bombeiro destemido correu para dentro do edifício em chamas.
2.
showing a lack of anxiety or apprehension
She gave a fearless performance on stage despite her nervousness.
Ela deu uma apresentação destemida no palco apesar do nervosismo.
NYC Slang
fearless could be expressed as 'got no fear' or 'straight up brave' in NYC street vernacular
Synonyms
brave
courageous
intrepid
valiant
bold
dauntless
undaunted
Antonyms
fearful
timid
cowardly
afraid
anxious
apprehensive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
destemido
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
corajoso
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
destemido
standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
intrépido
more literary or formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
fearless as a lion
have a fearless heart
fearless in the face of danger
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