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Unafraid: meaning, definitions and examples

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unafraid

 

[ ˌʌnəˈfreɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Not afraid or scared; having no fear.

Synonyms

bold, brave, courageous, fearless

Examples of usage

  • He remained unafraid in the face of danger.
  • She approached the situation unafraid and determined.
  • I admire his unafraid attitude towards challenges.
  • The unafraid child bravely stood up to the bully.
  • Even in the dark, he was unafraid.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Showing no fear or anxiety; bold.

Synonyms

brave, courageous, fearless, intrepid

Examples of usage

  • Her unafraid demeanor impressed everyone.
  • The unafraid soldier led the charge.
  • They admired his unafraid stance in the negotiation.
  • Despite the uncertainty, she remained unafraid.
  • The unafraid decision to take risks paid off.

Translations

Translations of the word "unafraid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destemido

🇮🇳 निडर

🇩🇪 furchtlos

🇮🇩 tidak takut

🇺🇦 безстрашний

🇵🇱 nieustraszony

🇯🇵 恐れない

🇫🇷 intrépide

🇪🇸 intrépido

🇹🇷 korkusuz

🇰🇷 두려워하지 않는

🇸🇦 غير خائف

🇨🇿 nebojácný

🇸🇰 nebojácny

🇨🇳 无畏

🇸🇮 neustrašen

🇮🇸 óhræddur

🇰🇿 қорықпайтын

🇬🇪 უშიშარი

🇦🇿 qorxmaz

🇲🇽 intrépido

Etymology

The word 'unafraid' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'afraid'. It originated from Middle English 'unafraied', which came from Old French 'esfreid', ultimately derived from the Latin 'ex-' (without) and 'metuere' (to fear). The concept of being unafraid has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history, symbolizing courage, bravery, and resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,748, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.