UNAFRAID Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

unafraid

adjective

Definition of unafraid

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 democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies. — Elena Moore, NPR, 24 June 2026 Flores has consistently gone against the grain with his schemes, unafraid to send blitzers on any down from any spot or employ a four-man line composed entirely of stand-up rushers. — CBS News, 19 June 2026 Others are unafraid and can kill livestock, damage property and pose a public safety threat. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 SpaceX has been continually building and flying iterations of Starship while unafraid of failure, in keeping with the company's philosophy. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unafraid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid

Adjective

But Mama’s imagination helps the time pass more quickly, and the duo become brave knights protecting from a dragon from a prince, or heroes capturing art thieves at a museum.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
The sight of the lone rider desperately trying to hold on as the crowd roars them towards the line is magical, despite such brave attempts rarely being successful.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Team members are then encouraged to make suggestions for supporting each other.

— Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Critics argued that safety practices like these only encouraged drug use and sent out the wrong message at a time when we were meant to be moving to a drug-free world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

Definition of encouraged

Adjective

And then there is a producer fearless enough to cross the minefield, knowing that on the far side waits a festival circuit slightly fatigued by war stories from Ukraine.

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Since its 2006 inception, the bi-annual event—which just wrapped its Spring/Summer 2027 season this week—has earned a reputation not just for its roster of indie brands, but the fearless and personality-filled street style outside the shows.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

Wilson described Solari as independent, determined and deeply committed to her animals.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
In an era when automakers seem determined to replace every knob and switch with a touchscreen command, even small dedicated controls deserve recognition.

— Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026