as in brave
not frightened or fearful
He is unafraid of failure. They were unafraid to take a chance.
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Recent Examples of unafraid
Vance blends together his reflections on faith and politics in Communion, not least in his discussion of the Vatican, an institution with which Vance has been unafraid to tangle.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
It’s not being completely unafraid.
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Deb Mazzocco,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
It’s not being completely unafraid.
—
Deb Mazzocco,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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Good luck to these brave souls, who will face countless questions about this event at premieres and upfronts for the rest of their lives.
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Clive was big, and bombastic, and brave, and full of ideas, and just believed, believed, believed, believed.
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Residents are also encouraged to avoid alcoholic drinks, those with caffeine, or lots of sugar to prevent dehydration.
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This is where team members feel encouraged to challenge the status quo.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.
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Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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