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unerring

adjective un·err·ing \ˌən-ˈer-iŋ, ˌən-ˈər-\

: always right and accurate : making no errors

Full Definition of UNERRING

: committing no error : faultless, unfailing <unerring accuracy>

— un·err·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of UNERRING

1621

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Synonyms: infallible, unfailing

Antonyms: fallible

Rhymes with UNERRING

ball bearing, cheeseparing, childbearing, seafaring, side bearing, talebearing, time-sharing, unsparing, wayfaring

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