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
Jokic, unafraid to make the right pass, and Westbrook, unafraid to take the big shot, combined with his center make the play.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Experiment with this strategy and be willing, unafraid to be wrong.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Although her music is rooted in R&B, Jones is unafraid to lean into her pop influence.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
In a sign of the times, perhaps, Dr. Casey was unafraid to fight against the system in order to help his patients.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Experiment with this strategy and be willing, unafraid to be wrong.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Although her music is rooted in R&B, Jones is unafraid to lean into her pop influence.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
In a sign of the times, perhaps, Dr. Casey was unafraid to fight against the system in order to help his patients.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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Be brave and have an honest conversation with your spouse.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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To all candidates, campaign volunteers and election workers who participated in this election: thank you for your contribution to our democratic process, one that so many brave Canadians have sacrificed so much to defend.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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And if culture is the battlefield, Abdul Muhammad II is determined to win—not with force, but with wisdom.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The single source profile was determined to be male and the probable identity of the DNA came from investigative genetic genealogy, which is the process of taking unknown DNA to public databases and finding relatives that share the profile.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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