UNDAUNTABLE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

undauntable

adjective

ˌən-ˈdȯn-tə-bəl

Definition of undauntable

as in courageous

feeling or displaying no fear by temperament the undauntable adventurers who crossed the trackless wilderness in search of El Dorado

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On Thursday, Newsom took what can only be described as a courageous stand, a risky stand — commuting the death sentences of the 548 men and women condemned to die in California, and instead seeking to change their sentences to life without parole.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Research by Harvard Business School Professor Ranjay Gulati found that courageous and effective leaders create positive narratives that guide them through chaos, often recasting their work as a mission.

— Olivia Ludington, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

Our responsibility isn’t to make people fearless, but to create enough understanding, agency and trust that fear doesn’t prevent them from moving forward.

— Irene Thong, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
When Mevis struggled this season, the Rams replaced him with the slight but fearless Blake Grupe, who made a field goal against Arizona then, on the ensuing kickoff, suffered a season-ending knee injury trying to make a tackle.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

The outlet suggested Lively and Reynolds were putting on a brave face for the cameras but struggling behind-the-scenes.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
In some seaside towns, brave locals take part in a Boxing Day dip—sprinting into the freezing sea to shake off the Christmas excesses, often while raising money for charity.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Chronister identified the security guard as John Fraley and described his actions as heroic.

— Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Warm lyrical melodies glide across orchestration dappled with glistening chimes, or on engines of snare drums and heroic brass.

— Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of heroic

Adjective

The Florida Panthers were able to mount a valiant comeback in San Jose, rallying from three goals down in the second period and scoring two in the third before ultimately falling in overtime.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Despite a valiant effort on the water, that milestone failed to normalize a more ever-present female presence at the Cup for almost three decades.

— Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of valiant

Adjective

President Kim Noltemy’s strategy, to divide labor and empower an array of specialists, is a bold counter to the traditional model of the all-powerful artistic and music director.

— Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Unfortunately, negotiating with Uber and DoorDash takes time, money, and lawyers, and though those repercussions might show up eventually, and maybe even prove effective, e-bike cowboys are getting bolder, faster, and more defiant by the day.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

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