undaunted

adjective

un·​daunt·​ed ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd 

-ˈdän-

: courageously resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty : not discouraged

undauntedly adverb

Synonyms

• courageous
• fearless
• brave
• valiant
• heroical
• heroic
• gallant

Examples of undaunted in a Sentence

The firefighters were undaunted by the dangerous conditions they faced.

Undaunted, they continued on their journey.

Recent Examples on the Web

This undaunted return Faces the freeze coming tonight. —Contributing Monitor Poets, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025

And, of course, the rotation that Bubic has rejoined with a certain undaunted presence through a precarious path since being rapid-fired from A-ball to the majors in 2020. —Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025

Meanwhile, up in Canada, the Ottawa Charge were undaunted by their matchup against the PWHL’s top regular-season team, the Montreal Victoire. —Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

However, Freeland is undaunted and honored to throw the first pitch of the Rockies’ 2025 season. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undaunted

• unwanted
• daunted
• flaunted
• haunted
• taunted
• vaunted
• wanted

Kids Definition

undaunted

adjective

un·​daunt·​ed ˌən-ˈdȯnt-əd 

-ˈdänt-

: not discouraged or frightened : fearless

undauntedly adverb