B1adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/ˌʌn.əˈfreɪd/
UK/ˌʌn.əˈfreɪd/
not afraid; calm and brave even when something is dangerous or difficult
In context
The little girl walked up to the huge dog, completely unafraid.
He was unafraid of hard work and never complained about long hours.
Good leaders are unafraid to admit when they have made a mistake.
Words that go with unafraid
adjective + preposition
- unafraid ofShe is unafraid of speaking in front of a crowd.
- unafraid toOur teacher is unafraid to try new methods.
verb + adjective
- seem unafraidThe climbers seemed unafraid despite the storm.
- remain unafraidHe remained unafraid even when the lights went out.
adverb + adjective
- completely unafraidThe kitten was completely unafraid of the vacuum cleaner.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is unafraid about the dark.Correct: He is unafraid of the dark.