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
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.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
It’s not being completely unafraid.
—Deb Mazzocco, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
Bateman says what drew him to starring in the show, and directing the first two episodes, was how unafraid the writers were to craft unlikable characters.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 June 2026
Dravecky is talented and confident on the puck, absorbing pressure well and completely unafraid to try things.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
It’s not being completely unafraid.
—Deb Mazzocco, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
Bateman says what drew him to starring in the show, and directing the first two episodes, was how unafraid the writers were to craft unlikable characters.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 June 2026
Dravecky is talented and confident on the puck, absorbing pressure well and completely unafraid to try things.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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Its easy sextile to healing Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership supports brave conversations that make room for depth with grace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Mexico will be very encouraged from its opening day win against South Africa, looking dominant in the 2-0 win.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Homeowners are also encouraged to seal openings and potential nesting areas around their properties.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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If Socrates is the intellectual hero of the ancient world, and Jesus the spiritual hero, Odysseus—hardened, brutal, grief-struck, determined to reclaim his home—is the human hero, the whole man.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Pilots will stop at nine pre-determined airports in between the start and finish line with stops in Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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