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unafraid

/ˌʌn.əˈfreɪd/
un · a · fraid
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• adjective

1

Feeling no fear or anxiety; brave and willing to face danger, difficulty, or criticism.

Example

"The investigative journalist remained unafraid to ask tough questions during the press conference."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like 'afraid', 'unafraid' is most commonly used as a predicate adjective following a linking verb (e.g., 'she remained unafraid'), though unlike 'afraid', it can occasionally modify a noun directly in literary or journalistic contexts (e.g., 'an unafraid voice').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unafraid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unafraid
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