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
In the postwar period, Wheaton represented a particular strain of evangelicalism: intellectually rigorous, unafraid of the modern world, and keenly interested in cultivating mainstream legitimacy and prestige.
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Emma Green, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2025
To her immense credit, Chelsea is unafraid to chastise her droopy-dog of a partner whenever his near-constant complaining goes overboard.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Barrymore is known to be unafraid to get up close and personal with guests who join her daytime talk show.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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Emma Green, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2025
To her immense credit, Chelsea is unafraid to chastise her droopy-dog of a partner whenever his near-constant complaining goes overboard.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Barrymore is known to be unafraid to get up close and personal with guests who join her daytime talk show.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unafraid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid
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The actor has also emerged as a brave and outspoken advocate against harassment in the film industry, delivering a message that has served as an example and source of encouragement for many other women in the industry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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That was incredibly brave of your brother and now sister-in-law.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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One suspects that six years on, Lloyd’s more fearless about putting his own stamp — with both feet — on Evita.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Set in December 2001, amid a devastating crisis, Lali, 18, flees with fearless teenage guerrillas convinced that Carlos Menem is to blame for the country’s collapse, determined to meet the former president in his lavish mansion in Anillaco and assassinate him.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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At a time when women were not allowed to wrestle professionally, this dream seems far-fetched, but Burke is determined to succeed.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the guard has pushed through and is determined to help Phoenix make a last-ditch effort for a playoff run.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unafraid. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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