unafraid

British  

/ ˌʌnəˈfreɪd /

adjective

1. not frightened

   unafraid to break new ground

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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

Unafraid of embarrassing her congressional colleagues in public, she became an icon for the feminist movement.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023

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 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 to experiment, Shula helped introduce the pass-centric offenses that are standard today.

From New York Times • May 4, 2020

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