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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In theory, sturdy economic growth eases pressure on the Fed to lower interest rates, since consumers and businesses appear undeterred by high borrowing costs. Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2025 In terms of durability, the cotton fibers are undeterred by the washing machine cycles. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025 Nevertheless, Old Dominion remains undeterred in maintaining its place among its LTL brethren. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025 But despite the crackdown, most fans were undeterred, and fantasy football continued to grow. David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for undeterred

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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 4 Aug. 2025.

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