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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Standing at the top of New York City, unafraid, taking it all in.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
These days Guthrie is unafraid to open about an on-air flub.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
When that goal hit obstacles amid factional disputes or disinterest in contributing to the convention’s collective budget, Chapman was unafraid to call out critics and allies alike.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
He’s been unafraid to speak his mind in his songs, often speaking out about difficulties in Puerto Rico, like gentrification, economic difficulties, and the long-term impacts of colonization.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
These days Guthrie is unafraid to open about an on-air flub.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
When that goal hit obstacles amid factional disputes or disinterest in contributing to the convention’s collective budget, Chapman was unafraid to call out critics and allies alike.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
He’s been unafraid to speak his mind in his songs, often speaking out about difficulties in Puerto Rico, like gentrification, economic difficulties, and the long-term impacts of colonization.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unafraid
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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