as in brave
not frightened or fearful
He is unafraid of failure. They were unafraid to take a chance.
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Recent Examples of unafraid
That same year, Pryor also had son Franklin Mason — who now goes by Mason Pryor — with girlfriend Geraldine Mason.
Pryor — who was unafraid of confronting his personal struggles, including substance abuse, in his work — frequently left home to tour.
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 13 July 2025
Young people are unafraid, ready for change, courageous and curious.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
This quartet rides in a far more aggressive style than previous eras, unafraid to split the race with solo attacks from 100km out.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The title of the show referred to My Khe Beach in Da Nang, and the action unfolded at an evacuation hospital that was unafraid to show the true horror of war.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 June 2025
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 13 July 2025
Young people are unafraid, ready for change, courageous and curious.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
This quartet rides in a far more aggressive style than previous eras, unafraid to split the race with solo attacks from 100km out.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The title of the show referred to My Khe Beach in Da Nang, and the action unfolded at an evacuation hospital that was unafraid to show the true horror of war.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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Psychological Safety and Bravery Fuel Growth Creating an environment of psychological safety and building the capability of brave communication is the winning combination.—
Jill Schulman,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The tragic loss of a brave police officer and innocent civilians is far too common.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Our evolution lives in fabric, form and fearless self-expression.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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At the top were leaders like the character played by Matthew McConaughey—fast-talking, endlessly confident, seemingly fearless.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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By morning, they were determined to find a way out.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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With a bout against WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez already confirmed for November, Rodriguez must first take care of business against a dangerous and determined Cafu.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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That means listening to the courageous parents and former yeshiva students who have spoken out and sounded the alarm — and being willing to stand up to entrenched interests when the stakes are as high as a child’s future.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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In tennis, Billie Jean King was a courageous first.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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