unafraid to

/ˌʌnəˈfreɪd tuː/
willing to do something despite fear

She was unafraid to speak her mind in the meeting.

She was willing to express her opinions openly, even if it was challenging.


general

Not afraid or hesitant to do something, even if it involves risk or difficulty.

The explorer was unafraid to venture into uncharted territories.

The explorer was willing to explore unknown areas despite the dangers.

He was unafraid to admit his mistakes.

He was willing to acknowledge his errors without fear of judgment.

This phrase emphasizes courage or confidence in the face of challenges.

Collocations

unafraid to speakwilling to express thoughts openlyunafraid to trywilling to attempt something new or difficult

Related Phrases

not afraid tophrase
similar in meaning but slightly less formal
dare tophrase
to have the courage to do something

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'unafraid to' to emphasize someone's bravery or confidence in a situation where others might hesitate.

Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

'Unafraid to' is always followed by a verb in its base form (infinitive without 'to').

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'unafraid' (not afraid) and the infinitive 'to' followed by a verb, forming a phrase that describes a lack of fear in taking action.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone's courage or determination in the face of challenges. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

unafraid
not afraid
adjective
+
to
infinitive marker
preposition
English Dictionary