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’s unafraid to go deep and dark, naming feelings and investigating mistakes.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
If not good as new, she at least looked unafraid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Taking over a side in need of new life in 2019, he won the FA Cup in his first season by playing a defensive style of football, unafraid of using a back five.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Sen. Tillis has been unafraid to use his vote to extract concessions from the Trump administration,” said Brest, who is now president of the American Constitution Society, a progressive legal nonprofit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Meggie tried to make her voice sound bold and unafraid, but she didn’t succeed.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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