DAUNTLESSLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

dauntlessly

adverb

Definition of dauntlessly

as in courageously

in a fearless manner the early suffragettes dauntlessly pursued their cause, even in the face of public ridicule

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Cultivate psychological safety by courageously speaking uncomfortable truths, a quality remembered more than talent.

— Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
And there is no more important group of people than these young women who courageously stood up.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of courageously

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Another season-ticket holder from that first year remembered crowds being firmly in the 5,500 range.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The decision to leave an underperforming third-party logistics provider (3PL) is usually simple enough, but contract termination fees, system integrations and inventory transfer expenses stand firmly in the way.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

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William Shatner, 95, and his youngest daughter Melanie Shatner, 61, are bravely sharing their respective stage 4 cancer journeys, and how their mutal unwavering support helped them through the battle.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Mario Zagallo, Brazil vs Sweden, 1958 Zagallo adds gloss to the scoreline by bravely sliding in to beat goalkeeper Svensson to the ball and poke it home.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of bravely

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The next clip shows George fearlessly hopping over gaps in the rocks before taking a seat on one and pointing into the distance.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of fearlessly

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That’s just a piece with what the show so far is doing best, and what Disney remakes could be doing more of, making something spiritually true, but also boldly new, out of a story everyone remembers.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Snitker, who spent five decades with the organization, boldly promised Trump another Braves World Series championship.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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