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
Standing at the top of New York City, unafraid, taking it all in.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
When that goal hit obstacles amid factional disputes or disinterest in contributing to the convention’s collective budget, Chapman was unafraid to call out critics and allies alike.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
These days Guthrie is unafraid to open about an on-air flub.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
He’s been unafraid to speak his mind in his songs, often speaking out about difficulties in Puerto Rico, like gentrification, economic difficulties, and the long-term impacts of colonization.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
When that goal hit obstacles amid factional disputes or disinterest in contributing to the convention’s collective budget, Chapman was unafraid to call out critics and allies alike.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
These days Guthrie is unafraid to open about an on-air flub.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
He’s been unafraid to speak his mind in his songs, often speaking out about difficulties in Puerto Rico, like gentrification, economic difficulties, and the long-term impacts of colonization.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
Adjective
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And that was a brave thing to do.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the Zootopia sequel directed by Jared Bush and Bryon Howard, brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), team up again to crack the most perilous and intricate case of their careers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Our garden partners, their caregivers and care staff are all encouraged to participate.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Passengers are also encouraged to leave flashlights, telescopes, and binoculars at home and to dress for the high desert nighttime chill.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Its height and solidity gave the sense of a play structure, the crossbar that loomed above the platform a climbing feature for the truly fearless, and the rope noose perfect for swinging and letting fly if only the gallows had been built over water.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The fearless work of Black activists who were murdered led to historic victories in Congress and the courts.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Left in the dark Early in the pandemic, Florida was determined to keep a lid of secrecy on the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in Podnieks’ own country, he was celebrated and respected as a rare source of truth telling and courageous reporting on a world that was changing fast.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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What People Are Saying Thanks to the courageous survivors of Epstein's abuse, justice is coming to Andrew.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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