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unafraid
/ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/
not afraid or fearful
She was unafraid of the dark and often explored the forest at night.
She had no fear of darkness and would explore the forest at night.
informal
Not feeling or showing fear; brave or courageous
Despite the storm, the captain remained unafraid and steered the ship safely.
Even though there was a storm, the captain stayed calm and brave, guiding the ship to safety.
The child was unafraid of dogs and would happily pet any she encountered.
The child had no fear of dogs and would happily pet any dog she met.
Often used to describe someone who is confident or fearless in the face of danger or uncertainty.
Collocations
unafraid ofnot afraid of something or someoneunafraid tonot afraid to do something
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Common Usage
Use 'unafraid' to describe someone who is confident and not afraid in a particular situation.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'unafrayd,' from 'un-' (not) + 'afrayd' (afraid).
Usage Notes
Often used to describe a person's attitude toward a specific situation or object. Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixafraid
fearful
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