undashed
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8.1
- adjective
- Literature
- 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
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5.3
Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem
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6.3
Not stopping because of problems or failures
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7.1
Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult
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7.0
Calm and not worried when things go wrong
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7.7
Not giving in to pressure or defeat
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4.8
Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems
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2.3
Someone who feels calm and not upset about problems
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7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
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6.9
Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure
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4.2
Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism
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5.4
Not upset or worried in a difficult situation
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7.1
Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage
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6.1
Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult
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5.5
A person who still feels strong and hopeful after problems
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7.0
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
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6.2
Still strong and showing a lot of energy
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9.3
Calm and not worried by problems or noise
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5.0
Still confident and willing to keep trying after failures
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9.1
Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger
Not turning pale or showing fear when something shocking happens
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.