unafraid
Without any trepidation
Unafraid means not feeling fear or apprehension.
Someone unafraid of heights climbs without anxiety.
The word often implies courage or boldness in facing difficulty: She was unafraid to speak her mind.
It can also suggest simple absence of worry: He seemed unafraid of the consequences.
Showing courage despite fear
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- valiantCourageously determined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
gallant · undaunted · lionhearted · stouthearted · plucky · intrepid · dauntless · gutsy
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- secureProtected from harm
- self-reliantAble to provide independently
empowered · self-possessed · unflappable · unshakable · unwavering · steadfast · composed · collected
Adventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- venturesomeInclined toward risky endeavors
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
- boldCourageous and daring
reckless · swashbuckling · thrill-seeking · enterprising · exploratory · pioneering · trailblazing · devil-may-care
Freely expressing opinions
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- unbowedNot yielding to force
rebellious · resistant · challenging · confrontational · vocal · candid · blunt · direct
brave
Showing courage despite fear
heroic · gallant · undaunted · lionhearted · stouthearted · plucky · intrepid · dauntless · gutsy · spunky
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
self-reliant · empowered · self-possessed · unflappable · unshakable · unwavering · steadfast · composed · collected · assured
daring
Adventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- venturesomeInclined toward risky endeavors
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
bold · reckless · swashbuckling · thrill-seeking · enterprising · exploratory · pioneering · trailblazing · devil-may-care · foolhardy
outspoken
Freely expressing opinions
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
unbowed · rebellious · resistant · challenging · confrontational · vocal · candid · blunt · direct · unfearing
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
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Experiencing dread or worry
fearful · scared · frightened · terrified · petrified
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Lacking courage or confidence
cowardly · fearful · craven · fainthearted · lily-livered