unafraid
adjective
un·afraid
ˌən-ə-ˈfrād 
Southern also -ə-ˈfred
: not afraid or frightened : not fearful
unafraid of the dark
unafraid to try new things
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Our stories are sharp, fearless, and unafraid to challenge convention.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
In conversation, Carpenter is funny and self-deprecating, unafraid of speaking his mind and perhaps even interested in ruffling feathers.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
At the beginning of this administration, Musk seemed unafraid to question Trump despite teaming up with him.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Indeed, eventually Newsom will have to brandish his credentials as a viable Democratic candidate who is unafraid to take on a president many in his party loathe.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 23 Feb. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
In conversation, Carpenter is funny and self-deprecating, unafraid of speaking his mind and perhaps even interested in ruffling feathers.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
At the beginning of this administration, Musk seemed unafraid to question Trump despite teaming up with him.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Indeed, eventually Newsom will have to brandish his credentials as a viable Democratic candidate who is unafraid to take on a president many in his party loathe.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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