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unflinchingly

Unflinchingly is an adverb used to describe actions, attitudes, or descriptions performed with no fear, hesitation, or wavering; it implies steadfastness and resolve in the face of pressure or danger.

The word forms from the adjective unflinching, itself built from the prefix un- and flinch, meaning to

In discourse, unflinchingly often documents moral clarity, thoroughness, or courage. It can describe journalism that pursues

Examples: The report presents the evidence unflinchingly. She answered the question unflinchingly, without sugarcoating the facts.

See also: unflinching; flinch. Related terms include steadfastly, resolutely, and uncompromisingly; antonyms include wavering or timid.

recoil
or
retreat,
plus
the
adverbial
suffix
-ly.
The
sense
emphasizes
firmness
rather
than
stoicism
alone.
truth
despite
risk,
leadership
that
remains
firm
under
crisis,
or
testimony
that
is
frank
and
uncompromising.
It
may
carry
a
strong,
evaluative
tone,
reinforcing
admiration
or
severity
rather
than
neutral
description.
They
faced
the
danger
unflinchingly
and
continued
the
mission.