unfailing
not failing; not giving way; not falling short of expectation; completely dependable: an unfailing friend.
inexhaustible; endless: unfailing resources; unfailing good humor.
Origin of unfailing
1Other words from unfailing
- un·fail·ing·ly, adverb
- un·fail·ing·ness, noun
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How to use unfailing in a sentence
And as neighbors have unfailingly emphasized in local media interviews, he was supposed to be a nice guy.
Showing the Faces of Its Murderers, ISIS Shows Its Global Reach | Tracy McNicoll | November 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs a colleague he was unfailingly gracious sharing his time, information, contacts and experience.
Remembering Ron Moreau: Goodbye To A War Reporting Legend | Christopher Dickey | May 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnfailingly, he would be grinning from ear to ear; I would be looking away, trying to focus my blurry drunk vision.
Why I Roofied Myself: A Model on Fashion and the Date-Rape Drug | Anonymous | January 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn a storied career, it may be his unfailingly positive outlook for which he is most admired and emulated.
What Michael J. Fox’s Return to TV Tells Us About the Power of Optimism | Deborah W. Brooks | September 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut as serious as he was about his schoolwork, Bryant remained an unfailingly fun guy.
Alphonza Bryant, the Slain Bronx Teen Who Did Everything Right | Michael Daly | May 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
After years of service it still gave out unfailingly its aromatic breath, and felt soft to the touch, like young leaves.
The Dragon Painter | Mary McNeil FenollosaHe was unfailingly courteous, with a manner toward women slightly elaborate and reminiscent of other times.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonHe had an unfailingly pleasant manner with everyone, and showed no resentment at those who bought elsewhere.
Silver Chimes in Syria | W. S. NelsonIn their presence he tried to lay aside his troubles, and continued unfailingly kind.
Napoleon's Young Neighbor | Helen Leah ReedHe attracted to his path the curious adventures of life as unfailingly as meat attracts flies, and jam wasps.
The Empty House And Other Ghost Stories | Algernon Blackwood
British Dictionary definitions for unfailing
/ (ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ) /
not failing; unflagging
continuous or unceasing
sure; certain
Derived forms of unfailing
- unfailingly, adverb
- unfailingness, noun
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