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
Kiki Rice has always been mild-mannered in front of the media, unafraid to honestly analyze what has and hasn’t worked in her first three years as a Bruin.
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Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
Other candidates, hoping to separate themselves in an extremely crowded field have been unafraid to draw battle lines on this specific proposal, giving some insight into the deep divisions.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Her presence represents a new wave of young talent unafraid to blend acting, style, and personal authenticity.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
At the same time, many remain unafraid of an imminent collapse.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
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Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
Other candidates, hoping to separate themselves in an extremely crowded field have been unafraid to draw battle lines on this specific proposal, giving some insight into the deep divisions.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Her presence represents a new wave of young talent unafraid to blend acting, style, and personal authenticity.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
At the same time, many remain unafraid of an imminent collapse.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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Today at Orlando Family Stage, the mission is to empower young people to be brave and empathetic.—
Julie Ruth Owen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Aquarius' 2026 love horoscope Be brave enough to lead with your heart, not just your mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Though normal operations are likely to resume for most passengers, travelers are still encouraged to monitor their flight status.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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Folks are also encouraged to stay informed about evolving weather conditions and changes to the forecast.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Frontier is a nonprofit newsroom that produces fearless journalism with impact in Oklahoma.—
Ari Fife,
The Frontier,
31 Jan. 2026
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The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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It was later determined to have been a massive blood clot from a severe subchorionic hemorrhage — bleeding between the uterine wall and the chorionic membrane.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the case isn’t closed — and Latino UT students who have legal status are determined to ensure people recognize the consequence of the change.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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This has been a long runway and the mystery around Amelia Earhart’s courageous iconic life endures.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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What a courageous and heartwarming demonstration to remind us of our humanity.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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