不敵
Meanings
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Describes a person or attitude that is unshaken by difficulty or danger, often with a nuance of audacity or defiance. Used both positively and negatively depending on context.
He gave a fearless smile.
Boldly, she went alone into enemy territory.
Usage patterns
- 不敵な笑みa bold, daring smile
He gave a daring smile as he stared down his opponent.
- 不敵な態度a defiant, fearless attitude
She kept her defiant attitude even in front of her boss.
- 不敵に笑うto smile boldly or defiantly
The criminal smiled defiantly even after being arrested.