UNAFRAID Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

unafraid

adjective

Definition of unafraid

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 SpaceX has been continually building and flying iterations of Starship while unafraid of failure, in keeping with the company's philosophy. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 16 June 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for unafraid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid

Adjective

After being strapped into a harness by a brave rescue worker, the man is whisked from the tanker, holding onto the support lines for dear life as the drone carries him above the raging waters.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 July 2026
Egyptian fans in the 300 level of the stadium were outnumbered but felt brave enough to taunt the throngs of Argentines behind them.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Strong-willed and fearless, Laura has no qualms about asking questions and walking to the beat of her own drum.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026
In a daring high-wire act high above the East River, fearless NYPD cops spent nearly an hour on a span of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge talking down a woman desperately threatening to jump.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

Plus, Scott has invested in climate action, donating $90 million to the Forests, People, Climate (FPC) collaborative determined to end tropical deforestation.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

With courageous tennis and heaps of that necessary self-belief, Muchová beat Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(12-10) to advance to her second Grand Slam final and first at Wimbledon.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Board chairs need to be competent, courageous and lead with integrity to protect individual board members in order to fulfill the fiduciary duties and provide value to the shareholders.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026