as in resolute
not discouraged or stopped by problems, criticism, etc.
Despite the opposition to their proposal, they remain undeterred. The team was undeterred by their recent losses.
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Recent Examples of undeterred
Successive governments have backed nuclear power as central to France’s energy independence, undeterred by the Chernobyl disaster.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
But participants this year remained undeterred, steadfast in their belief in dialogue, reconciliation, and – one day – peace.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Christie, who was recently seen complaining about the current mayor and his snow-removal efforts, seems to be undeterred by the city all the same.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2026
Nonplussed but undeterred, Cook mailed the documents again.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
But participants this year remained undeterred, steadfast in their belief in dialogue, reconciliation, and – one day – peace.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Christie, who was recently seen complaining about the current mayor and his snow-removal efforts, seems to be undeterred by the city all the same.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2026
Nonplussed but undeterred, Cook mailed the documents again.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
Adjective
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Pichai’s lieutenants hold up his resolute focus on serving the user as an unequivocal good.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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McDaniels, who cut through the Nuggets’ egos early in the series with fearless words and a smug grin, got the last laugh.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Her most consistent trait as an actor is making fearless choices, no matter the material.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Church went to the Holy Land in search of sublimity; Twain fastened on the absurdities of those determined to find it.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The dog was also determined to be OK.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Many parents are afraid to go on the record against a school or coach for fear of retribution against their son or daughter, so for a teenager to go out on the limb and put himself up to possible ridicule was both stunning and courageous.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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However, thanks to the efforts of courageous youth advocates, there is hope in safeguarding youth health.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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But in recent years, Caribbean cuisine has begun to find a firmer foothold in America.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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With a firm hold, the landlady showed me how to switch on the boiler and wait for ten minutes until the hot water came.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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