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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Summerville creates chances mostly by cutting in on his preferred right foot, as shown on the dashboard, and is unafraid to pick out shots from congested central areas.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
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Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Flores has consistently gone against the grain with his schemes, unafraid to send blitzers on any down from any spot or employ a four-man line composed entirely of stand-up rushers.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Others are unafraid and can kill livestock, damage property and pose a public safety threat.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Flores has consistently gone against the grain with his schemes, unafraid to send blitzers on any down from any spot or employ a four-man line composed entirely of stand-up rushers.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Others are unafraid and can kill livestock, damage property and pose a public safety threat.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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