unafraid

adjective

un·​afraid ˌən-ə-ˈfrād How to pronounce unafraid (audio)
 Southern also  -ə-ˈfred
: not afraid or frightened : not fearful
unafraid of the dark
unafraid to try new things

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That same year, Pryor also had son Franklin Mason — who now goes by Mason Pryor — with girlfriend Geraldine Mason. Pryor — who was unafraid of confronting his personal struggles, including substance abuse, in his work — frequently left home to tour. Julie Tremaine, People.com, 13 July 2025 Young people are unafraid, ready for change, courageous and curious. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025 This quartet rides in a far more aggressive style than previous eras, unafraid to split the race with solo attacks from 100km out. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025 The title of the show referred to My Khe Beach in Da Nang, and the action unfolded at an evacuation hospital that was unafraid to show the true horror of war. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unafraid

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unafraid was in the 15th century

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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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