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unerring

adjective
un·​err·​ing | \ ˌən-ˈer-iÅ‹ How to pronounce unerring (audio) , ˌən-ˈər- How to pronounce unerring (audio) \

Definition of unerring

: committing no error : faultless, unfailing unerring accuracy

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Other Words from unerring

unerringly \ ˌən-​ˈer-​iÅ‹-​lÄ“ How to pronounce unerringly (audio) , ˌən-​ˈər-​ \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for unerring

Synonyms

infallible, unfailing

Antonyms

fallible

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Examples of unerring in a Sentence

She has an unerring instinct for language. He has an unerring sense of good taste.

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All that’s missing is a depiction of the overflow crowds that have surrounded the courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to marvel at the 15-year-old Floridian whose poise and unerring instincts are making her a star. Los Angeles Times, "Column: Coco Gauff’s rising fame at U.S. Open does little to change her game," 30 Aug. 2019 Even in her final years, her political sense remained unerring. David Remnick, The New Yorker, "What Toni Morrison Understood About Hate," 9 Aug. 2019 When combined with his prodigious storehouse of knowledge and his unerring buzzer timing, Holzhauer’s gambler’s cool allowed him to rack up massive totals within minutes, leaving his opponents in the dust. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Why James Holzhauer’s long ‘Jeopardy!’ winning streak lost me," 6 June 2019 Gibbs applied his unerring taste to numerous homes as well as to his wardrobe. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, "Remembering the Fashion Figures We Lost in 2018," 3 Dec. 2018 Lucky for Berkus, some things have remained constant, including his unerring ability to create a haven at home, with a style that manages to be timeless, personal, and relaxed — yet still completely chic. Cindy Dampier, chicagotribune.com, "Nate Berkus' 8 greatest tips for effortless home style," 2 July 2018 The production, directed by Joe Mantello with an unerring instinct for the inherent theatricality of psychological truth, is grounded in inescapable reality. Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com, "'The Humans' at the Ahmanson: Quite possibly the best cast of actors you can see anywhere," 21 June 2018 Slauson’s knowledge was so unerring that Barker once acknowledged him from the stage. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, "How one San Antonio man’s obsession with ‘The Price is Right’ almost destroyed the show," 8 June 2018 Maradona ambled to the box, his confidence seemingly unerring despite his failure in the previous round against Yugoslavia. SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 7 Weeks to Go - When Maradona Turned Naples Against the Italian National Team," 2 May 2018

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First Known Use of unerring

1621, in the meaning defined above

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unerring

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unerring

formal : always right and accurate : making no errors

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