unfearful
Lacking any dread
Not afraid or not inclined to fear.
Unfearful suggests a disposition rather than a momentary state—someone unfearful of heights doesn't just happen to be calm right now but generally lacks that fear: She remained unfearful even as the storm worsened.
The word is uncommon; fearless is the usual choice.
Showing courage despite fear
- valiantCourageously determined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
stouthearted · lionhearted · mettlesome · chivalrous · stalwart · resolute · steadfast · determined
Adventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- pluckyCourageous despite disadvantage
gutsy · venturesome · adventurous · spunky · unabashed · unshrinking · unflinching · brash
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- secureProtected from harm
- self-reliantAble to provide independently
composed · unworried · calm · collected · untroubled · serene · unperturbed · tranquil
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- valiantCourageously determined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
dauntless · stouthearted · lionhearted · mettlesome · chivalrous · stalwart · resolute · steadfast · determined · unwavering
daring
Adventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
plucky · gutsy · venturesome · adventurous · spunky · unabashed · unshrinking · unflinching · brash · nervy
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
self-reliant · composed · unworried · calm · collected · untroubled · serene · unperturbed · tranquil · unruffled
unfearfulfearful
Full of fright
afraid · frightened · scared · terrified · panicked
unfearfulcowardly
Without bravery or nerve
craven · pusillanimous · fainthearted · yellow · lily-livered
fear, fearful, fearless, fearsome, fearfully, fearlessness, fearfulness, fearlessly, unfeared