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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She likewise said the next chief should be a woman, "but not any woman", saying she was someone unafraid of "risking that what I try doesn't work".
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Clark not only disrespects officials, she is unafraid to show up her coach Stephanie White, as witnessed by their recent viral exchange on the bench during a loss to the Portland Fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
"Your life is so much better when you just show up as your true self, unafraid to be your true self, in public or private. This is me. This is what I'm dealing with."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He encountered its flagship quarterly, City Journal, in high school, and it was “rigorous, urbane, and unafraid of heterodox conclusions,” unlike anything else he was reading.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
It was so nice for someone to be unafraid of me.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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