What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unfearful
Example
She was unfearful of the dark alley and walked through it confidently. [unfearful: adjective]
Example
The calm and peaceful atmosphere made him feel unfearful and relaxed. [unfearful: adjective]
fearless
Example
The fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped family. [fearless: adjective]
Example
She faced her fear of heights head-on and climbed the tall mountain with a fearless attitude. [fearless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fearless is more commonly used than unfearful in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unfearful and fearless?
Fearless is more commonly used in formal writing and speech than unfearful, making it a more formal word choice.
