undaunted

adjective

ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd How to pronounce undaunted (audio)
Definition of undauntednext
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament undaunted despite their repeated failures at starting a business

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Recent Examples of undaunted 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 Despite the procedural headache, union leaders are undaunted. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undaunted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undaunted
  1. courageous
  2. fearless
  3. brave
  4. valiant
  5. heroic
  6. gallant
Adjective
  • The sun in Leo is expressive, vivacious and deeply courageous.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Only one, Andy Jassy, was courageous and smart enough to do it.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • And then there is a producer fearless enough to cross the minefield, knowing that on the far side waits a festival circuit slightly fatigued by war stories from Ukraine.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Since its 2006 inception, the bi-annual event—which just wrapped its Spring/Summer 2027 season this week—has earned a reputation not just for its roster of indie brands, but the fearless and personality-filled street style outside the shows.
    — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • In her very first on-screen role, Reeves brings a nuanced, brave, and deeply intuitive performance as the titular character, an eight-year-old San Francisco resident who witnesses a horrific crime and has to deal with the emotional fallout.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Be brave and ask him if he has been involved with anyone else.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • What would be the worst moment in a mere mortal’s career, Hoecht turned into a valiant scene.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Aldis's valiant comeback, including a superplex and a King's Lynn Cloverleaf that nearly secured the win, Gunther ultimately prevailed.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • Less than a week after being shot and losing a leg while protecting three deputies, heroic Florida K-9 Ace was back on his feet Tuesday for an emotional return to the sheriff's office.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The character is renowned in the wizarding world for his many heroic deeds, though he’s later revealed as a fraud who took credit for the acts of others after erasing part of their memories.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant

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