Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Feeling, exhibiting, or expressing no fear.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Not afraid.

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  • adjective Not afraid.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
  • adjective free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

Etymologies

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un- +‎ afraid

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Examples

  • It is salutary to remember this, salutary to encourage this, salutary — even — to know this is encouraged, so that we remain unafraid to surprise.

    Of Sex and Marriage 2006

  • It is salutary to remember this, salutary to encourage this, salutary — even — to know this is encouraged, so that we remain unafraid to surprise.

    Of Sex and Marriage 2006

  • I had a chance to question several of them about their potential rivalries with Mr. Woods, and to a man they seemed far less intimidated than inspired -- in short, unafraid.

    Tiger's Rivals vs. the Bear's 2009

  • I have seen often a stag unafraid watching Master Richard as he dug or walked on his path; the robins would follow him, and the little furry creatures sit round him with ears on end.

    The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary Robert Hugh Benson 1892

  • Because he's "unafraid" to invoke the name of God publicly.

    A Voice from the Christian Left 2005

  • Paul says the difference between him and other Republicans is that he's "unafraid" of voter reaction: "If you talk frankly and speak boldly, you'll get more people to vote for you."

    Reuters: Top News David Morgan 2011

  • Patients should be "unafraid" to seek second opinion: Top MD

    canada.com Top Stories 2010

  • Patients with amygdala injury 'unafraid' to gamble scientists think they may have discovered the part of the brain which makes people forecasts * Weak figures cast doubt over recovery, blow for Labour * Analysts expect interest rates to stay low for some

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • Patients with amygdala injury 'unafraid' to gamble

    BrainBlog Anthony Risser 2010

  • Patients with amygdala injury 'unafraid' to gamble scientists think they may have discovered the part of the brain which makes people

    WN.com - Articles related to Sleep your way to health and happiness 2010

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