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unafraid

British  
/ ˌʌnəˈfreɪd /

adjective

  1. not frightened

    unafraid to break new ground

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.

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He offers a masculinity with actual range, one that can be soft and adored and unafraid to be looked at, one that treats femininity as a color to wear rather than a threat to survive.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

There were celebrations between players whenever they scored in the mini-drills and the atmosphere was generally positive, with Iraola unafraid to step in and point out something, or discuss a player's position.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 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

It signaled to voters he was mainstream, sane, strong and unafraid of a fight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

He sensed, too, that they were unafraid of danger and of dying, and this they held over him more than anything.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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