unafraid
adjective
un·afraid
ˌən-ə-ˈfrād 
Southern also -ə-ˈfred
: not afraid or frightened : not fearful
unafraid of the dark
unafraid to try new things
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Meanwhile, the bobcat looked completely unfazed and seemed intrigued by Shadow and unafraid to get close to the window.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The impression of Breillat created by her films is that of a person who is unafraid of—who perhaps even delights in—confrontation.
—Victoria Uren, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Those born under Aquarius are unafraid of change and do not dwell on decision-making.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Many filmmakers try to disguise their less socially acceptable prejudices, their impolite fears, dislikes and worse, but Lynch always seemed unafraid or maybe uninterested or just unaware about what others thought of his uglier visions.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The impression of Breillat created by her films is that of a person who is unafraid of—who perhaps even delights in—confrontation.
—Victoria Uren, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Those born under Aquarius are unafraid of change and do not dwell on decision-making.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Many filmmakers try to disguise their less socially acceptable prejudices, their impolite fears, dislikes and worse, but Lynch always seemed unafraid or maybe uninterested or just unaware about what others thought of his uglier visions.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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