unafraid
adjective
un·afraid
ˌən-ə-ˈfrād 
Southern also -ə-ˈfred
: not afraid or frightened : not fearful
unafraid of the dark
unafraid to try new things
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Although her music is rooted in R&B, Jones is unafraid to lean into her pop influence.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
In a sign of the times, perhaps, Dr. Casey was unafraid to fight against the system in order to help his patients.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Focused on audience expansion, brand differentiation, and market share growth in the U.S. and Australia, Semple and his team are unafraid to broaden the brand’s platform and appeal beyond their traditional core demographic.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Gallego has also been unafraid to take positions that many Democrats have shied away from, including votes that break with party orthodoxy on immigration.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
In a sign of the times, perhaps, Dr. Casey was unafraid to fight against the system in order to help his patients.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Focused on audience expansion, brand differentiation, and market share growth in the U.S. and Australia, Semple and his team are unafraid to broaden the brand’s platform and appeal beyond their traditional core demographic.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Gallego has also been unafraid to take positions that many Democrats have shied away from, including votes that break with party orthodoxy on immigration.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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