UNAFRAID Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

unafraid

adjective

Definition of unafraid

as in encouraged

not frightened or fearful He is unafraid of failure. They were unafraid to take a chance.

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Recent Examples of unafraid Shyamalan proves unafraid to wear his heart on his sleeve, prompting his actors to emote with a raw vulnerability that’s rare in contemporary thrillers. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Carney was known as a diplomat who not only spoke his mind, but was unafraid to challenge prevailing assumptions. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Kate is also unafraid to mix traditionally masculine and feminine elements in the same outfit, pairing sparkling drop earrings with rugged boots or accenting a tweed blazer with sparkling gold hardware. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Warsh, on inflation at least, is unafraid to talk a big game. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unafraid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid

Adjective

As the long night ended, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald seemed encouraged that Darnold avoided at least one worst-case scenario.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
That last might be especially true for female human beings who may be more encouraged to have derived an identity based on our role as marital partner or parent.

— Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouraged

Adjective

New England Patriots guard Joe Andruzzi had three brothers, all New York City firefighters, who — like so many of their brave counterparts — rushed to the World Trade Center in an attempt to save lives after the towers were struck.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Combined with a brutal noon start time that provided no shade or relief throughout the game, the conditions meant there weren’t many fans brave enough, or quite frankly dumb enough, to endure a heat index of roughly 105 degrees.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Perhaps as a response to those comments, Styles’ camp seems determined to emphasizing transparency about pricing, and to point out how economical tickets may be compared to other arena or stadium tours.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
But many are also determined to embrace the coming days of celebration and reflection.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

Fine publicly praised his wife following her testimony, describing her as strong and courageous in a statement read outside the courthouse by attorney Douglas Wigdor.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Why Jaissle and ‘vertical, attacking football’ If bringing in eight players under 24 was courageous, opting for a 38-year-old head coach who had never managed in Europe’s top-five leagues was extremely bold.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026