undaunted
5
7.1
- adjective
- /ʌnˈdɔntɪd/
:
intrépido
- But Gail was undaunted, and she took on the project and did so much to improve it.
So some people you have to be undaunted.
- So some people you have to be undaunted.
Examples
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It's remarkable, Claire thought, how some old folks can seem to be entirely undaunted by the truth of their situations.
Fiction book (1990) -
Sure, it may not work perfectly the first attempt, but the child will press on undaunted until they succeed.
Blog text (24) -
But I was undaunted because I knew that in reality I already was a teacher.
Blog text (29) -
The girl went on, undaunted.
Fiction book (1999) -
Well, somehow I find myself undaunted.
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But we also come together today to reaffirm that the spirit of this city is undaunted.
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Still, you faced the foe undaunted.
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"When I grow up," the girl continues, undaunted, "my boyfriend's going to be an intellectual."
Fiction book (1999) -
Having experienced failure, they are fearless, undaunted by setbacks.
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Even after numerous challenges, she remained undaunted and continued to pursue her dreams.
Synonyms
29
1.6
Not feeling fear or worry when facing danger
22
5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
22
3.0
Not interrupted or bothered so things stay the same
11
8.1
Someone very determined and brave who cannot be defeated
10
6.5
Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up
8
6.6
Not showing fear in dangerous and difficult situations
5
5.3
Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem
4
3.5
Calm and not worried about problems
3
6.3
Not stopping because of problems or failures
3
5.6
Calm and not easily upset under pressure
2
7.9
A person who is brave and not afraid to face danger
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
7.5
Not afraid when people try to scare or stop you
1
7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
1
6.1
Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage
Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger
Not showing tiredness and still having energy
Not discouraged and still confident after problems
Still confident and willing to keep trying after failures
Not upset or worried in a difficult situation
Calm and not showing worry under pressure
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Undaunted breaks into un- meaning 'not' and daunt meaning 'to frighten' or 'to discourage', so it literally means 'not frightened'. Think of someone who walks into a storm without fear — that's why to be undaunted is to stay confident and determined when things get hard.