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unfailing

A2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnfˈeɪlɪŋ/

US

  • /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/

Description

Something unfailing is always dependable. It keeps going, keeps showing up, or keeps being true in the way you expect. Think of a loyal friend whose support is always there, or a kind person who shows the same care day after day. Unfailing describes something that does not let you down.

A mother's love is often described as unfailing, meaning it continues through difficult times. The word often carries a warm, human feeling. You might read about "unfailing support," "unfailing kindness," or "unfailing loyalty" when someone stays steady no matter what happens.

Examples

  1. 1

    Support

    Through the worst months of his illness, she gave him unfailing support.

  2. 2

    Courtesy

    He answered every awkward question with unfailing courtesy.

  3. 3

    Memory

    My grandmother had an unfailing memory for birthdays.

    • Pattern

      have a memory for + thing

      be good at remembering that kind of thing

  4. 4

    Comedy timing

    The comedian's unfailing sense of timing made even simple lines funny.

  5. 5

    Optimism

    Even when the project fell behind, her unfailing optimism kept the rest of us working.

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Main spelling

  • unfailingadjective