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
Gus was unafraid to be operatic, to be ridiculous.
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
That film, which starred Stanfield alongside Tessa Thompson, established Riley as a filmmaker unafraid to blend satire with surreal, often dissonant ideas.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Yolanda was still impish and unafraid to speak her mind.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Governments secure in their legitimacy and unafraid of the truth do not need to silence their citizens.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
That film, which starred Stanfield alongside Tessa Thompson, established Riley as a filmmaker unafraid to blend satire with surreal, often dissonant ideas.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Yolanda was still impish and unafraid to speak her mind.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Governments secure in their legitimacy and unafraid of the truth do not need to silence their citizens.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unafraid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
Adjective
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But some brave souls, instead of looking away, step into the fray.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Facebook, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office touted the arrest as a brave win.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is where it is strategically allowed, even encouraged.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Singers are not really encouraged to have that kind of discretion.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Frontier is a nonprofit newsroom that produces fearless journalism with impact in Oklahoma.—
Brianna Bailey,
The Frontier,
14 Mar. 2026
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Our fearless hunting party hears another gunshot, and all eyes land on Captain Cunningham standing over a bear carcass.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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We are both disciplined, determined and accomplished men.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The program will highlight the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Witness the cliff-diving ceremony at Kaanapali Beach, a tradition that honors the courageous leap made by King Kahekili in the 18th century.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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