unerring

adjective

ˌən-ˈer-iŋ How to pronounce unerring (audio)
Definition of unerringnext
as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong an unerring taste in interior decoration

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Recent Examples of unerring James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025 Ditto Hugh Jackman’s unerring performance — perhaps his finest dramatic work yet — as a savage, unfeeling thug and unrepentant murderer and thief. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 England, with only six survivors from its Rugby World Cup champion team last September, ultimately cruised to the six-try victory enhanced by Zoe Harrison's unerring right boot. — ABC News, 17 May 2026 The presence of another Golden Boot contender, the unerring Erling Haaland, means Norway is favored to progress against the Ivory Coast, although this is its first knockout match in 28 years. — David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unerring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
  1. unfailing
  2. infallible
  3. perfect
  4. flawless
  5. reliable
Adjective
  • Their reach was owed not just to the nine-member unit’s technical excellence and versatility but also their endless supply of positivity, of psychedelic Black power characterized by its leader’s unfailing belief in a beautiful tomorrow.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 June 2026
  • His unfailing commitment to civilian authority gave time for government institutions to sink roots, and established norms that gelled into the professional ethos of our military today.
    — Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of unfailing
Adjective
  • Look For What's Missing From The Data Strong marketing leaders know data is directional, not infallible.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Instead, he was treated as an infallible saint.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of infallible
Adjective
  • In comparison, the Sparks, without an offensive rebound until the end of the third quarter, were forced to make perfect shots, though that was far from the team’s grasp.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • While no missile defense system offers perfect protection, modern layered architectures have significantly improved the ability to detect, track, and intercept increasingly sophisticated threats.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Because autonomous agents execute end-to-end business logic, deployment requires a flawless blend of operational domain expertise (business) and systemic oversight (IT).
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The fluffy brush made with vegan bristles is angled for flawless foundation application.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Andrews, a lifelong resident of Red Hook Houses West, said the community has waited long enough for a reliable pool.
    — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • No reliable figures are available for battlefield casualties in the war.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of reliable

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