unafraid
adjective
un·afraid
ˌən-ə-ˈfrād 
Southern also -ə-ˈfred
: not afraid or frightened : not fearful
unafraid of the dark
unafraid to try new things
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To begin with, U.S. policymakers should be unafraid of pairing innovative startups with large incumbents.
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Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2024
While the muscular lyrics aren’t necessarily characteristic of either diva, Gaga cleverly takes advantage of her bold voice here, unafraid to use its idiosyncrasies to communicate feeling.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
The foxes were only bred to be unafraid and attracted to humans.
—Brian Hare, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2020
Her approach to gardening is about being open-minded and unafraid of a little trial and error.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
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Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2024
While the muscular lyrics aren’t necessarily characteristic of either diva, Gaga cleverly takes advantage of her bold voice here, unafraid to use its idiosyncrasies to communicate feeling.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
The foxes were only bred to be unafraid and attracted to humans.
—Brian Hare, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2020
Her approach to gardening is about being open-minded and unafraid of a little trial and error.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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