undaunted

adjective

ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd How to pronounce undaunted (audio)
Definition of undauntednext
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament undaunted despite their repeated failures at starting a business

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Recent Examples of undaunted Evans was the undaunted rookie trying to make a name for himself. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 But the actor continued undaunted. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026 Despite the procedural headache, union leaders are undaunted. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 Kirby, undaunted, responded with a public statement Monday. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undaunted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undaunted
  1. courageous
  2. fearless
  3. brave
  4. valiant
  5. heroic
  6. gallant
Adjective
  • Being bold and courageous sounds fun and exciting, but can also be frightening.
    — ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Holding them together is their courageous mother, Olga, who keeps them looking ahead, even when their future is uncertain.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • Betty Parsons’s importance in postwar American art history as a fearless, groundbreaking art dealer is indisputable.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
  • Spain’s victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup cemented the country’s status as soccer’s new powerhouse, with a fearless young squad that captivated fans from the opening whistle to the final.
    — Leen Al Saadi, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • More than anything else, that team proved what a romantic optimist Keegan was, to dream of playing football like that in the second tier, and to be brave enough to deliver it, telling his players to go out and entertain the fans.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • But getting there requires brave engagement, reflection, and art, not silence.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • French dreams of the yellow jersey never really got going, but Julian Alaphilippe did win two stages and the polka dot jersey, a precursor to his valiant and oh-so-close GC tilt the following year.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • From Cabo Verde’s heroic journey led by a 40-year-old goalie with a nickname honoring his grandmother, to the spontaneous happiness from the Scottish Tartan Army, to the contagious passion from Argentine fans, micro stories moved millions of people.
    — Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Jeb has always been fascinated by the heroic deeds of gunslingers, despite the Quaker teachings of nonviolence.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant

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