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 Scott the aesthete, the creator of indelible images and ethereal moods who was unafraid to linger in beauty, even when that beauty was corrupted. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Thank you for being unafraid to show your most authentic self. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 Trans comedian Jordan Gray is extremely unafraid to bare it all, including her soul, when behind the piano. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Since joining the court in 2022, Jackson has become a prolific and passionate dissenter, unafraid to criticize the conservative majority even when her fellow liberal justices do not always join her. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unafraid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid

Adjective

In one place, a behavior is permissible or even encouraged, while in another, that same behavior is unacceptable and has negative consequences.

— Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Individuals with backgrounds in science are especially encouraged to apply.

— Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouraged

Adjective

Nothing can hold back your bold, brave spirit from exploring the world and filling your aura with excitement.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Argonon was founded to create an independent platform for talent to be agile and brave, both creatively and commercially, and that enduring spirit is embedded in our culture today.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Rounding out their trio is Hazel (Kennedi Reece), a sweet, naive young woman, completely sheltered by her conservative upbringing but determined to follow her Michelle Obama dreams.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Brooke poured her heart out in the wake of here father’s death, which was later determined to be caused by a heart attack.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

The fearless action and yachting photographer has spent 40 years capturing iconic images while dangling from the top of a 200-foot mast or diving beneath the keel of a racing boat.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
The great Life magazine photographers—Alfred Eisenstaedt, Robert Capa, and all—were pioneering, fearless, and often weird.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

Then, the very next day, Mars will march into the courageous sign of Leo, trading the crab’s defensive and hyper-protective instincts for bold self-expression and a whole lot of swag!

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026
The courageous woman at the center of that series survived long enough to give a dying statement, in the hope that her testimony would set a precedent and make the world safer for others.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026