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

Consider the courage of a 12-year-old cheerleader who wears a rigid brace to school for an entire year, undaunted by its physical and social demands. —Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Although ProPublica is undaunted by stories that take time and, yes, money — see recent reporting by reporters Josh Kaplan and Brett Murphy from Gambia, for example — Davis first needed to prove to editors that an overseas trip would bring us a story that broke new ground. —Steve Suo, ProPublica, 5 June 2025

One group are undaunted by the dizzying first half. —Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 14 May 2025

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