undeterred

adjective

un·​de·​terred ˌən-di-ˈtərd How to pronounce undeterred (audio)
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: not discouraged or prevented from acting : not deterred
a politician undeterred by criticism
So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer … But Pickens, ever the wheeler-dealer, is undeterred.Karen Breslau

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Economists say these special districts can attract certain buyers undeterred by the fees, but added that the higher costs in many neighborhoods have pushed out blue-collar families. Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 By the time Jelly Roll finally took the stage just after 9 p.m., poncho-wearing fans poured back into their seats in droves, undeterred by the wet conditions. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025 Momentous Human Payoff Ahead Moving the needle on the subjective vs. objective preponderance in psychology is going to take earnest and undeterred energy and attention. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The company is now in a growth spurt, undeterred by President Trump's evolving tariff program that is dissuading some companies from investing in growth. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for undeterred

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undeterred was in 1607

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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeterred. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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