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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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Dope Thief is sharp, intense, and unafraid to sit in the gray areas of morality, with Henry’s performance anchoring it all.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
Tenacious when tackling and unafraid of a high-intensity sprint (whether getting forward or tracking back), he is considered a promising talent.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
While the muscular lyrics aren’t necessarily characteristic of either diva, Gaga cleverly takes advantage of her bold voice here, unafraid to use its idiosyncrasies to communicate feeling.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Dope Thief is sharp, intense, and unafraid to sit in the gray areas of morality, with Henry’s performance anchoring it all.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
Tenacious when tackling and unafraid of a high-intensity sprint (whether getting forward or tracking back), he is considered a promising talent.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
While the muscular lyrics aren’t necessarily characteristic of either diva, Gaga cleverly takes advantage of her bold voice here, unafraid to use its idiosyncrasies to communicate feeling.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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