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unafraid of

/ˌʌnəˈfreɪd ɒv/
adjective phrase★Intermediate— not frightened by
informal

Not feeling fear or anxiety about something that might be dangerous or intimidating.

He was unafraid of heights and loved climbing mountains.

He had no fear of being high up and enjoyed mountain climbing.

The child was unafraid of dogs, even the big ones.

The child did not fear dogs, regardless of their size.

💡

This phrase emphasizes a lack of fear or hesitation in the face of something potentially scary or challenging.

Collocations

unafraid of changenot worried about changesunafraid of failurenot worried about failingunafraid of the truthnot afraid to face the truth

Synonyms

unfrightened bynot scared ofbrave aboutundaunted by

Antonyms

afraid offearful ofterrified byanxious about

Related Phrases

fearlesssynonym
completely without fear
boldsynonym
showing a willingness to take risks
dauntlesssynonym
showing fearlessness

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'unafraid of' to describe a lack of fear about a specific thing or situation, not a general state of fearlessness.

⚡Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

The phrase 'unafraid of' is always followed by a noun or noun phrase, never a verb.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'un-' (not) and 'afraid' (fearing), with 'of' indicating the object of fear.

📝Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

un-
not
prefix
+
afraid
fearing
root
+
of
indicates the object of fear
preposition
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