unafraid

This term describes a state of courage that is defined by the absence of fear rather than the active conquest of it. It often suggests a calm, steady resolve or a natural lack of intimidation, making it feel more serene than words like brave or intrepid, which imply a struggle against terror.

Grammatically, this adjective is predominantly used predicatively, meaning it typically follows a linking verb such as be, seem, or remain. It is rarely used as an attributive adjective immediately preceding a noun; for instance, one would say a person is unafraid rather than describing them as an unafraid person.