unafraid
Britishadjective
Explanation
When you're unafraid, you're not the least bit frightened. If you're an outspoken person, you are unafraid of saying exactly what you think. You can use the adjective unafraid for anyone who acts in a fearless or brave way, or who feels no anxiety. You might cringe at the idea of arguing with a friend, while your sister is completely unafraid of confrontation. But she may avoid eating unfamiliar food, while you're unafraid to try just about anything, no matter how spicy or exotic it is.
Example Sentences
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Unafraid to bring “new school influences” to the traditional genre, the 39-year-old brings a reignited sense of confidence to her latest album, “Diamantes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025
Unafraid and unapologetic, she brought the environmental conversation to petrolheads, while also challenging convention as a woman in a male-dominated sport.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2022
Unafraid to fight, he said he always made a point to quickly become friends with those he had arguments with.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2022
Unafraid to say exactly what she thought about a literary work—and seemingly undaunted by the reactions of angry writers—she would praise an author for one book and pan the author’s next one.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
Unafraid of the girls, One Horn stepped out onto the path and stood alert in the early light, basking a little, warming his coat.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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