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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Examples
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Because he's "unafraid" to invoke the name of God publicly.
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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
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Patients should be "unafraid" to seek second opinion: Top MD
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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
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Patients with amygdala injury 'unafraid' to gamble
BrainBlog Anthony Risser 2010
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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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