unafraid
gb/ˌʌnəfɹˈeɪd/ us/ˌʌnəfɹˈeɪd/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
not feeling fear
Not scared.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is unafraid (of [something])
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse unafraid (not scared) with brave (willing to face danger); unafraid can simply mean calm and not frightened.
Synonymes
fearless (Stronger and more emphatic; suggests a bold personality.)
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unfrightened (More literal; focuses on not being scared in a situation.)
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undaunted (Emphasizes not being discouraged by difficulty or danger.)
Antonymes
afraid (Feeling fear or worry.)
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frightened (More immediate, often sudden fear.)
Collocations
unafraid of heights
|unafraid of the dark
|unafraid of spiders
|unafraid of flying
|calm and unafraid
|strong and unafraid
|unafraid child
|unafraid attitude
|seem unafraid
|remain unafraid
Thèmes
emotions
|personal_traits
Exemples
- She walked into the interview unafraid.
- Even after the accident, he was unafraid of driving.
- The dog barked loudly, but the toddler was unafraid.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am unafraid of dogs.
- She is unafraid in the dark.
adjective
B2
property
2
willing to act or speak boldly
Not scared to do or say something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is unafraid to [do something] / unafraid of [doing something]
Erreur fréquente :
After unafraid, use to + verb (unafraid to ask) or of + noun/-ing (unafraid of asking), not *unafraid for asking.
Synonymes
bold (Highlights confidence and willingness to take social risks.)
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daring (Stronger; suggests enjoying risk or danger.)
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courageous (Often implies moral strength or facing serious difficulty.)
Antonymes
hesitant (Not willing to act because of uncertainty or worry.)
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timid (Shy or lacking confidence; easily frightened.)
Collocations
unafraid to speak up
|unafraid to ask questions
|unafraid to take risks
|unafraid to try new things
|unafraid to challenge
|unafraid to admit a mistake
|unafraid to disagree
|unafraid to stand out
|unafraid to fail
|unafraid to lead
Thèmes
communication
|work
|personal_traits
Exemples
- He’s unafraid to speak up when something seems unfair.
- The company is unafraid to experiment with new designs.
- She was unafraid of changing careers in her thirties.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am unafraid to ask for help.
- She is unafraid to try again.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
unafraid
API
GB/ˌʌnəfɹˈeɪd/
US/ˌʌnəfɹˈeɪd/
Syllabes et accentuation
un - afraid (2 syllabes)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: unafraid
Expressions
unafraid of [something/doing something]
1/ˌʌnəfɹˈeɪd əv səmˈɛθɪŋdˈɔɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
not scared of something
Use unafraid of + noun or -ing to say you are not scared.
Exemples
- She’s unafraid of public speaking.
- They were unafraid of the storm.
- I’m unafraid of trying new food.
unafraid to [do something]
1/ˌʌnəfɹˈeɪd tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
willing to do something
Use unafraid to + verb to say you are not scared to do it.
Exemples
- She’s unafraid to tell the truth.
- He was unafraid to start over in a new city.
- They are unafraid to challenge old ideas.