UNAFRAID Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

unafraid

adjective

Definition of unafraid

as in encouraged

not frightened or fearful He is unafraid of failure. They were unafraid to take a chance.

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Recent Examples of unafraid Shyamalan proves unafraid to wear his heart on his sleeve, prompting his actors to emote with a raw vulnerability that’s rare in contemporary thrillers. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Carney was known as a diplomat who not only spoke his mind, but was unafraid to challenge prevailing assumptions. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Kate is also unafraid to mix traditionally masculine and feminine elements in the same outfit, pairing sparkling drop earrings with rugged boots or accenting a tweed blazer with sparkling gold hardware. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Warsh, on inflation at least, is unafraid to talk a big game. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unafraid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unafraid

Adjective

When not to play tug-of-war with your dog As beneficial as playtime can be for your dog, there are a few instances where rougher activities such as tug-of-war are not encouraged.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Strike a pose in our free photobooth where looking hot enough to eat is highly encouraged.

— Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraged

Adjective

All 18,000 tickets had been given to anyone willing to brave long lines.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Set the scene Anyone brave enough to travel long-haul with young children will appreciate the speedy 30-minute transfer time—and the excitement of a seaplane—between Malé and Lux* South Ari Atoll.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

With his newfound resolve/death wish, Jacob is determined to keep his sister’s and nephew’s killers on that bridge until backup arrives.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
The National Hurricane Center has a set number of lists, which include one pre-determined name for every letter of the alphabet, that are used on a rotational basis, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

However, rather than the courageous grand duchesses who fought for the freedom of their people far away, the author was fascinated by the suffragette movement of the 1910s.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Those early songs and some of that stuff was so courageous, so good.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026