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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Tom Homan, appointed by President Donald Trump, appeared undeterred by the volatile protests against federal agents in Los Angeles who were carrying out immigration raids. Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025 Despite these challenges, Oliveros remains undeterred. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Economists say these special districts can attract certain buyers undeterred by the fees, but added that the higher costs in many neighborhoods have pushed out blue-collar families. Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 By the time Jelly Roll finally took the stage just after 9 p.m., poncho-wearing fans poured back into their seats in droves, undeterred by the wet conditions. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for undeterred

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jul. 2025.

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