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
Editor’s picks Her 2010 debut, The Family Jewels, introduced an avant-garde pop talent who was unafraid to be kooky and cerebral.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
School curricula must be honest, inclusive and unafraid of difficult truths.
—Linda Ambrus Broenniman, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Across our diverse faith traditions, we are called to be strong, faithful, and unafraid — to have courage.
—Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Braves unafraid of aggressive promotions The Braves have long been willing to bring up young players sooner than many anticipated, ranging from 19-year-old center fielder Andruw Jones in 1996 to 20-year-old pitchers Michael Soroka (2018) and AJ Smith-Shawver (2023).
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
School curricula must be honest, inclusive and unafraid of difficult truths.
—Linda Ambrus Broenniman, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Across our diverse faith traditions, we are called to be strong, faithful, and unafraid — to have courage.
—Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Braves unafraid of aggressive promotions The Braves have long been willing to bring up young players sooner than many anticipated, ranging from 19-year-old center fielder Andruw Jones in 1996 to 20-year-old pitchers Michael Soroka (2018) and AJ Smith-Shawver (2023).
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
Adjective
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Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar applauded its brave storytelling.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The mayor and the county commissioners should join us and be brave with us.—
Sister Ann Kendrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Our evolution lives in fabric, form and fearless self-expression.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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At the top were leaders like the character played by Matthew McConaughey—fast-talking, endlessly confident, seemingly fearless.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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By morning, they were determined to find a way out.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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With a bout against WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez already confirmed for November, Rodriguez must first take care of business against a dangerous and determined Cafu.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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That means listening to the courageous parents and former yeshiva students who have spoken out and sounded the alarm — and being willing to stand up to entrenched interests when the stakes are as high as a child’s future.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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In tennis, Billie Jean King was a courageous first.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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