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
The BlueRibbon Coalition is undeterred, deliberately invoking the massive federal efforts that built the Glen Canyon and Hoover dams and filled Lake Powell and Lake Mead with Colorado River water.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
In the novel, Amanda and Oliver attempt to get Eloise to leave by way of some nasty pranks, but Book Eloise remains undeterred and, in fact, loves the challenge of trying to both one-up and win over the twins.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Supporters of the resolution remain undeterred.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Even athletes who sign multiyear contracts appear undeterred from transferring and can rely on their student status to do so.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
In the novel, Amanda and Oliver attempt to get Eloise to leave by way of some nasty pranks, but Book Eloise remains undeterred and, in fact, loves the challenge of trying to both one-up and win over the twins.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Supporters of the resolution remain undeterred.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Even athletes who sign multiyear contracts appear undeterred from transferring and can rely on their student status to do so.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
Adjective
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So far this season, Arsenal have appeared resolute in their bid to last the distance.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Baking director Peter Edris is a 27-year baker who leads the kitchen in a calm but resolute manner.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The most fearless of daredevils shouldn’t pass up a trip to Mindanao to paraglide above the jungle or raft the whitewater of Cagayan de Oro all year round.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Unhinged and fearless, the show embodied the album’s spirit.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It was later determined that those two residents were not at home at the time of the fire, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet Americans remained determined, patient, and optimistic — committed to defeating evil.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Help keep the center courageous.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mahajan remains contagiously courageous and (narratively) humble.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Early on, the emotive Moon opposes firm Saturn, meaning that our plans might get caught between patience with ourselves and duties to others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Just under eight minutes into the first period Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Ovechkin popped Flyers defenseman Cam York with a firm but largely unremarkable shove.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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