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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In the postwar period, Wheaton represented a particular strain of evangelicalism: intellectually rigorous, unafraid of the modern world, and keenly interested in cultivating mainstream legitimacy and prestige.
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Emma Green, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2025
To her immense credit, Chelsea is unafraid to chastise her droopy-dog of a partner whenever his near-constant complaining goes overboard.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Barrymore is known to be unafraid to get up close and personal with guests who join her daytime talk show.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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Emma Green, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2025
To her immense credit, Chelsea is unafraid to chastise her droopy-dog of a partner whenever his near-constant complaining goes overboard.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Barrymore is known to be unafraid to get up close and personal with guests who join her daytime talk show.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Unafraid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unafraid. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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