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Definitions

unafraid

ADJECTIVE
fearless
Synonyms
WEAK
assured ballsy bold brassy brave cheeky cocky confident courageous daring dashing dauntless gallant game gritty gutsy having nerves of steel heroic nervy plucky spunky sure undaunted unfearing unfrightened unscared unshakable valiant

Example Sentences

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For investors unafraid of a contrarian trade, there could be some opportunities for big gains in the software sector.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

But some people are unafraid to get ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

The actors sell it, especially when Dern is unafraid to mix revitalized pleasure with pushing for answers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

It reflects exactly where we are: a generation unafraid to play, nostalgic for an era we didn’t live through but desperately want to recreate.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

He stopped two feet in front of him, totally unafraid, and said, “You’re a real funny guy.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.