释义 |
View usage for: (ʌnəfreɪd) adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE after verb, ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]If you are unafraid to do something, you are confident and not at all nervous about doing it. He is a man with a reputation for being tough and unafraid of unpopular decisions. [+ of] She was a forceful intellectual unafraid to speak her mind. Synonyms: fearless, confident, daring, intrepid More Synonyms of unafraid unafraid in British English (ˌʌnəˈfreɪd) adjective (postpositive; often foll by of)not frightened unafraid to break new ground Examples of 'unafraid' in a sentenceunafraid He also has a reputation as a judge who often stands out from the rest and is unafraid to take a different line from the majority.On issues such as war and peace he is unafraid to speak out.Spain also have a boss unafraid to make big substitutions at the right time.Here is a man unafraid to be highly intellectual and erudite but also populist and practical.You have to be unafraid to say these things.Failing makes you unafraid to fail.Finding a way to make money managers unafraid of backing their judgment would be a great result for Kay.The whole book maintains a sharp focus on literary strength and originality, unafraid to make bold judgements about poetic value.A man unafraid of asking questions.I hope his legacy goes farther, as a performer unafraid to make classical music populist.She is unafraid to make art - so often wilfully difficult - feel pleasurable again.You're strong, confident and unafraid to stand behind your opinions. Definition not frightened or nervous a reputation for being tough and unafraid Synonyms Opposites afraid , alarmed , frightened , scared , anxious , fearful Additional synonymsDefinition sure of oneself In time he became more confident and relaxed. Synonyms self-assured, positive, assured, bold, assertive, self-confident, self-reliant, self-possessed, sure of yourself, can-do (informal) Definition willing to do things that may be dangerous a daring rescue attempt Synonyms brave, bold, adventurous, rash, have-a-go (informal), reckless, fearless, audacious, intrepid, impulsive, valiant, plucky, game (informal), daredevil, ballsy (taboo, slang), venturesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition fearless Perseverance and dauntless courage brought them to their goal. Synonyms fearless, brave, daring, bold, heroic, courageous, gritty, resolute, gallant, intrepid, valiant, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) - unadventurous
- unadvised
- unaffected
- unafraid
- unaided
- unalterable
- unanimity
Additional synonymsDefinition fearless or bold an intrepid space traveller Synonyms fearless, brave, daring, bold, heroic, game (informal), have-a-go (informal), courageous, stalwart, resolute, gallant, audacious, valiant, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, unafraid, unflinching, nerveless, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) |