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
Having built her career in modeling and acting, her foray into music was initially met with skepticism, but this sophomore release shows her growth as a songwriter unafraid to embrace vulnerability.
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Georgia Mitropoulos, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the bobcat looked completely unfazed and seemed intrigued by Shadow and unafraid to get close to the window.
—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
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Georgia Mitropoulos, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the bobcat looked completely unfazed and seemed intrigued by Shadow and unafraid to get close to the window.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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With temperatures around 30 degrees on Saturday, almost 100 brave Special Olympic athletes, coaches, students and community volunteers took the Polar Plunge at Valparaiso University.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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For decades, brave activists struggled for inclusion in a society so disabling that few disabled people could pursue a career.—
Danilyn Rutherford,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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By Alice Cary and Christian Allaire As far as fashion is concerned, Rihanna has always been ahead of the curve—able to dabble in trends in a genuinely fearless manner.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The story will chronicle the extraordinary true story of a meeting between Queen Elizabeth I, the most powerful ruler in British history, and the fearless 16th century Irish rebel pirate Grace O’Malley (Granuaile).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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The determined toddler finally made his way across the driveway toward the house, but another challenge awaited — climbing the stairs.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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My gallerist is walking rapidly toward us with a very determined expression.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The day was saved by advance planning for wildfire mitigation and courageous staff, including security guards and groundskeepers who risked life and limb and remained at the site to fight the deadly blaze.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Click on the video above to see a courageous K9 take her final bow before retirement Need a break?—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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