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
In the postwar period, Wheaton represented a particular strain of evangelicalism: intellectually rigorous, unafraid of the modern world, and keenly interested in cultivating mainstream legitimacy and prestige.
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Emma Green, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2025
To her immense credit, Chelsea is unafraid to chastise her droopy-dog of a partner whenever his near-constant complaining goes overboard.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Barrymore is known to be unafraid to get up close and personal with guests who join her daytime talk show.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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Emma Green, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2025
To her immense credit, Chelsea is unafraid to chastise her droopy-dog of a partner whenever his near-constant complaining goes overboard.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Barrymore is known to be unafraid to get up close and personal with guests who join her daytime talk show.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unafraid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
Adjective
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The actor has also emerged as a brave and outspoken advocate against harassment in the film industry, delivering a message that has served as an example and source of encouragement for many other women in the industry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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Jake spoke with Lilly (not her real name), one of Westwood’s victims, an incredibly brave woman who gave evidence in court and is refusing to allow Westwood’s behavior to define her.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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True innovation requires fearless iteration and experimentation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The filmmaker-actor will portray a fearless inspector characterized as a devout follower of the Hindu God Ayyappa with zero tolerance for corruption.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Above all, California needs interest groups, lawmakers and a courageous governor willing to set aside politics as usual and commit to tackling hard problems.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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For mentees just starting their careers, having a safe space to discuss professional aspirations and share concerns makes all the difference in their ability to take courageous risks.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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