undashed
- adjective
- Literature
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inquebrantable
- Despite the challenges they faced, the team's spirit remained undashed as they continued to work towards their goal.
Examples
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His optimism was undashed; he firmly believed that they would succeed against all odds.
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Even after receiving criticism, she was undashed and determined to improve her skills.
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She peers again, only to be reminded once again of Rule #5, in a girls' detective novel, no dream goes undashed.
Fiction book (2002)
Synonyms
5
5.3
Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem
5
7.1
Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult
3
6.3
Not stopping because of problems or failures
2
7.0
Calm and not worried when things go wrong
2
4.8
Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems
2
7.7
Not giving in to pressure or defeat
1
2.3
Someone who feels calm and not upset about problems
1
7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
1
5.5
A person who still feels strong and hopeful after problems
1
6.1
Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult
1
6.9
Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure
Still confident and willing to keep trying after failures
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage
Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism
Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger
Not turning pale or showing fear when something shocking happens
Not upset or worried in a difficult situation
Calm and not worried by problems or noise
Still strong and showing a lot of energy
Antonyms
How Discouraged
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Undashed comes from un- 'not' plus dash, as in the phrase 'to dash someone's hopes' meaning 'to destroy hope'. So undashed describes someone who is not discouraged and keeps their courage.