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undented

undented

1 5.1
A person or thing that stays strong after problems
  • adjective
translation icon : intacto
  • Even after years of criticism, her reputation is still undented.

Examples

  • The company’s reputation was undented after the investigation cleared them of wrongdoing.

  • Her enthusiasm for the project was undented by the initial setbacks.

  • Despite the criticism, his confidence remained undented throughout the ordeal.

  • The team's performance was undented by the recent controversies.

  • Despite the criticism, her reputation remained undented in the industry.

  • The team's determination kept their spirit undented even after several losses.

  • He managed to keep his confidence undented throughout the challenging project.

Synonyms

undiminished
vsundented
4 6.0

Still the same in amount, strength, or quality as before

is about staying unaffected in power or reputation rather than exact level
untarnished
vsundented
2 5.5

Not spoiled or stained and still in good condition

is used more broadly for staying unaffected beyond moral cleanliness
unimpaired
vsundented
1 5.1

Not damaged or weakened and still whole

emphasizes remaining effective and strong rather than only being whole
unmarred
vsundented
1 6.8

Not damaged or harmed

relates to staying unaffected in strength or reputation rather than only unspoiled
unreduced
vsundented
1 6.5

Still at the same size, amount, or strength as before

focuses on being unaffected in strength or reputation rather than unchanged size
unstained
vsundented
1 5.6

Not having a damaged reputation

applies to staying unaffected in power or reputation not just moral purity
uncorroded
vsundented
6.5

Remaining strong and not damaged by time or trouble

means staying unaffected in strength or reputation rather than resisting slow decay
unbruised
vsundented
4.2

Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism

covers staying unaffected in strength or effectiveness rather than only reputation
unassailed
vsundented
7.9

Not criticized or doubted by other people

describes staying unaffected in effectiveness or reputation rather than being unchallenged
unattacked
vsundented
5.8

Not harmed by an attack or threat

focuses on staying unaffected in reputation or strength rather than only not attacked
unviolated
vsundented
6.5

Remains unharmed and in its original state

is about staying unaffected in strength or reputation rather than only physically intact

Antonyms

2 1.8

Having a pushed-in area after being hit or pressed

How Damaged

ruined
1 3.1
damaged
1 1.1
undented
1 5.1
intact
304 3.7

Surface Forms

undented positive

Morphology

undented = dented (semi-transparent) = un + dent + ed

Formally 'un-' + 'dented' is clear, but the figurative sense ('not harmed or diminished') requires a metaphorical inference from the physical meaning.

Etymology

Undented has the parts un- 'not' and dent 'tooth' or 'a small hollow', and a 'dent' is a mark made by a hit. So when someone's confidence or a company's reputation is undented, it means it was 'not damaged or weakened'.