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unfailing Definition

un·fail·ing (un fāl′iŋ)

adjective

  1. not failing
  2. never ceasing or falling short; inexhaustible
  3. always reliable; certain

  • unfaded
  • unfading
unfailing Related Forms
un·fail′·ingly adverb
unfailing Synonyms

unfailing

modif.

  1. Inexhaustible

    ceaseless, endless, infallible; see eternal 1, 2, infallible.

  2. Sure

    absolute, continual, surefire*; see constant 1, certain 3.

unfailing Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • regularity: In religion he was a Fundamentalist, attending the village Wesleyan Chapel with unfailing regularity.
  • courtesy: Member for Epsom and Ewell ( Chris Grayling ) for his unfailing courtesy.
  • kindness: It rests on the perennial and unfailing kindness of the poor to the rich.
  • optimism: His brilliant administration great oratory and unfailing optimism brought Britain from the brink of defeat to victory against Nazi Germany.
  • humor: Their willingness to give of their time and their unfailing good humor make them a delight to work with.
  • love: Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: He had the almost unfailing knack of getting at things that mattered.