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 Reese has been unafraid at times to speak or write her opinions on societal topics that resonate with at least one corner of the universe. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 And when stocks went on a skid last week, investors were unafraid to turn to their traditional place of refuge, sending Treasury yields sharply lower in the process. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 The man had style down, unafraid to go full-tilt into camp fantasia while always staying grounded in fierce intellect. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026 Dieffenbach was on point from the first whistle to the last, unafraid to make difficult throws over the middle of the field and on the boundaries. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unafraid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid

Adjective

But after the Democratic Party scored its biggest series of congressional wins in half a century, Sánchez and his allies are feeling encouraged.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
Households are also encouraged to keep cash in case card payments and ATMs go down.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouraged

Adjective

The franchise originally consisted of four movies—The Hunger Games (2012), Catching Fire (2013), Mockingjay Part 1 (2014), and Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)—that star Jennifer Lawrence as the resourceful and brave Katniss Everdeen.

— Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026
Although the Duchess of Sussex has been putting on a brave face in public since her father’s criminal behavior was reported, she is allegedly deeply shaken.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Buckmaster will portray Alex Grey, a determined reporter convinced there’s more going on in Split River than anyone is saying.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026
The court upheld a prosecutor’s decision to file murder charges against a driver who was determined to be legally intoxicated at the time of a fatal crash and drove at high speeds, ran a red light and had a near miss right before.

— David Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

Escola, who won a Tony Award for playing Mary, has created a role that has become a holy grail for the most fearless and demented of naughty clowns.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Katie Bailey is a fearless leader with the experience, expertise, and determination to meet this moment.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

Mercifully, there are many who, under the same conditions, made, and continue to make, good and courageous decisions.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Stacy Keach, the legendary actor whose unmistakable voice and powerful performances captivated generations of Americans, is being remembered by his beloved wife as a devoted husband, loving father and courageous fighter after his death at 85.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026