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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Bateman says what drew him to starring in the show, and directing the first two episodes, was how unafraid the writers were to craft unlikable characters.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 June 2026
Many of them backed San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who pitched himself as a moderate Democrat who was unafraid to cross swords with organized labor and Newsom on public safety.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Dravecky is talented and confident on the puck, absorbing pressure well and completely unafraid to try things.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The Idol was unafraid of musical interludes or Tesfaye’s bizarre indulgences.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 June 2026
Many of them backed San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who pitched himself as a moderate Democrat who was unafraid to cross swords with organized labor and Newsom on public safety.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Dravecky is talented and confident on the puck, absorbing pressure well and completely unafraid to try things.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The Idol was unafraid of musical interludes or Tesfaye’s bizarre indulgences.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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