Confident female: and why she won't listen? (8)

I believe the answer is:

fearless

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'confident' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for fearless that I've seen before include "Bold" , "Indomitable" , "Oblivious of dangers or resolute in facing them" , "Confident" , "Unafraid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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