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undismayed

undismayed

7.0
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.dɪsˈmeɪd/
translation icon : indefenso
  • The team was undismayed by the difficult conditions and continued to work towards their objective.

Examples

  • Jesus Christ, your father's son, Bids you undismayed go on

  • As the poem concludes, the sight of a white bird nearby reminds Jerome of his own impurities and brings an end to his penance, returning him to the life of a scholar, and the poem closes with him "writing, undismayed" (l. 67).

    Academic text (2016)
  • But the spirit of the people was undismayed.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Let struggle be undismayed.

    Blog text (28)
  • The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger.

    Blog text (5)
  • Despite facing many challenges, she remained undismayed and pursued her goals without hesitation.

  • He approached the daunting task with an undismayed attitude, confident he could succeed.

Synonyms

undisturbed
vsundismayed
22 3.0

Not interrupted or bothered so things stay the same

focuses on holding purpose despite difficulties rather than mere lack of interruption
unfazed
vsundismayed
5 5.3

Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem

centres on steady purpose in difficulty rather than calm reaction alone
undaunted
vsundismayed
5 7.1

Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult

stresses unshaken purpose in trouble rather than absence of fear only
untroubled
vsundismayed
4 3.5

Calm and not worried about problems

emphasizes determined purpose in hard times rather than quiet calm
undeterred
vsundismayed
3 6.3

Not stopping because of problems or failures

emphasizes firm purpose rather than just persistence through problems
unruffled
vsundismayed
3 5.6

Calm and not easily upset under pressure

relates to firm purpose in hardship rather than calmness alone
unperturbed
vsundismayed
2 7.0

Calm and not worried when things go wrong

points to steady purpose in difficulty rather than relaxed lack of worry
unshaken
vsundismayed
2 4.8

Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems

is about not being shaken in purpose especially under difficulty
unintimidated
vsundismayed
1 7.5

Not afraid when people try to scare or stop you

stresses unshaken purpose in hardship rather than mere absence of fear
unfaltering
vsundismayed
1 7.5

Always steady and showing no doubt or pause

focuses more on maintaining purpose under pressure than mere steadiness
unflustered
vsundismayed
1 6.1

Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult

is about holding purpose in difficulty rather than composed behaviour
unswayed
vsundismayed
1 6.9

Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure

is about staying unshaken in purpose especially during hard times
undiscouraged
vsundismayed
5.0

Still confident and willing to keep trying after failures

focuses on steady purpose in difficulty rather than only feeling confident
undashed
vsundismayed
  • Literature
8.1

Not discouraged and still confident after problems

highlights steady purpose in difficulty rather than simply brave reaction
unrattled
vsundismayed
5.2

Not moved or shaken by a sudden physical shock

focuses on unshaken purpose in hardship rather than lack of disturbance
undeflected
vsundismayed
7.4

Keeping the same goal or opinion despite problems

concerns steadfast purpose under difficulty rather than resistance to influence
unstirring
vsundismayed
7.2

Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion

focuses on purposeful resolve in difficulty rather than general immobility
unwilted
vsundismayed
5.9

Not showing tiredness and still having energy

emphasizes maintained purpose under strain rather than only sustained energy
uncowed
vsundismayed
7.1

Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage

is about steady purpose in difficulty rather than bravery alone

Antonyms

7 3.4

Feeling less confident and hopeful because of problems

2 4.3

Feeling shocked and disappointed when something unexpected happens

How Discouraged

despondent
18 7.7
undismayed
7.0
unshaken
2 4.8

Surface Forms

undismayed positive

Morphology

undismayed = dismay (transparent) = un + dismay

The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the verb 'dismay', forming an adjective meaning 'not dismayed'.

Etymology

Undismayed is made of un- 'not' and dismay 'to lose courage or be very upset', so it describes someone who stays calm and keeps going when things are hard.