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unafraid of
/ˌʌnəˈfreɪd ɒv/
not frightened by
She was unafraid of the dark.
She felt no fear when it was dark.
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
Related Phrases
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
prefixafraid
fearing
rootof
indicates the object of fear
prepositionEnglish Dictionary