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
The experimental pop album features Bon Iver, Dijon, Empress Of and others and helped establish Stack as a collaborator who not only has great taste but is unafraid to redefine popular music.
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Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Like Bevan, Sheen is a Welsh firebrand unafraid to wear his leftist politics.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
In a September 22 TikTok video posted to the account @clickclickpurrr, Austin captured photos of Kevin, unafraid, and snuggling with Grant.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The absence of any definitive answer only invites more intrigue within an organization unafraid to make drastic changes.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Like Bevan, Sheen is a Welsh firebrand unafraid to wear his leftist politics.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
In a September 22 TikTok video posted to the account @clickclickpurrr, Austin captured photos of Kevin, unafraid, and snuggling with Grant.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The absence of any definitive answer only invites more intrigue within an organization unafraid to make drastic changes.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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For those brave scientists who study snakes–aka herpetologists–the mechanics behind the reptiles’ fast fangs are more fascinating than fear-inducing.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Children ages 6 months through 4 years, people who are immunocompromised or on certain medications, pregnant people and those who work in health care settings or live in nursing homes are also highly encouraged to receive the vaccine as soon as possible.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Wearing costumes is highly encouraged, but attendees are asked to keep costumes fun and appropriate for the setting.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Loving father, fearless adventurer Chefitz and his wife came to Miami in 1974 for a job at Florida International University for Walli.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Incredibly principled and fearless.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Continuing with immunotherapy, Shahi remains determined to maintain her health since managing the numerous side effects from her treatments and medications comes with its challenges.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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And soon, a determined and motley crew sets out to test Vahid’s hunch.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brown makes a compelling case that we’re not wired for this level of uncertainty, and risk losing focus on the core values of courageous and sustainable leadership.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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This was a fearless and courageous person.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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