undaunted

adjective

un·​daunt·​ed ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd 

-ˈdän-

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

The sisters, undaunted by their lack of professional training, entertained grandiose expectations about their roles.

—Richard Kluger

undauntedly adverb

Synonyms of undaunted

• courageous
• fearless
• brave
• valiant
• 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

Consumers seem undaunted both by escalating new-vehicle transaction prices and their willingness to assume additional debt and for longer terms to drive off the lot in the car, truck or SUV of their dreams. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Even as a large number of fans at Miami Stadium chanted for Uruguay throughout Sunday's match, Cape Verdean players seemed undaunted. — CBS News, 22 June 2026

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

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