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
Over time, this sow had grown unafraid of me.
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Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Irvin, however, was unafraid to touch on any subject.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
In front of a sellout crowd of 42,978, the 24-year-old McLean pounded the zone, unafraid to go right at hitters, something Mets starters haven’t been doing effectively since June.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Kirkland saves George's life, with help from Marian (Louisa Jacobson), who is unafraid to get her dress bloody.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Irvin, however, was unafraid to touch on any subject.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
In front of a sellout crowd of 42,978, the 24-year-old McLean pounded the zone, unafraid to go right at hitters, something Mets starters haven’t been doing effectively since June.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Kirkland saves George's life, with help from Marian (Louisa Jacobson), who is unafraid to get her dress bloody.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unafraid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
Adjective
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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have returned to the streets demanding a brave leadership.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So carefree, fearless, brave and radiant.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her people feel encouraged but underutilized.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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These reforms were strongly encouraged, if not outright demanded, by the United States.—
NATALIYA GUMENYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Look, the kid’s obviously fearless.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Turner will play Lara Croft, the fearless British archaeologist who’s always ready to swing into action with her iconic braid flying and dual pistols blazing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The training highlighted how quickly multiple dangers can erupt at once, and how determined authorities are to prepare for the next flashpoint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to several sources to RadarOnline, Prince William is determined to remove his uncle from the Firm.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While courageous, essentially relaunching a core strategy would be a terrifying feat for a leader in any arena.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The importance of courageous, firm, honest leadership was reconfirmed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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