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undeterred

adjective

Definition of undeterrednext
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 thieves appeared undeterred by cameras, as was the case in Sundays incident at Wells Fargo. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 But Hathaway was undeterred, and the following day wore another belly-bearing outfit to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The nearly three-decade veteran of Congress undeterred by her new rival. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Similarly undeterred by markets not favoring Philadelphia in its pursuit of James, the 76ers completed their unexpected overhaul to become one of the clear frontrunners for the 2026-27 season. — Scott Phillips, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
  1. resolute
  2. fearless
  3. determined
  4. courageous
  5. firm
Adjective
  • Morgan’s resolute denials pleased his family and friends, but in fact he was deeply rattled.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Yet Cao’s projects are less expository than Farocki’s, less resolute in their theses.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Powerful women raised me, and my mother raised a fearless daughter.
    — Griffin Dunne, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But Madeley, who was born with spina bifida, plays her with a fearless determination and passion that would make the real Heumann proud.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • For his part, BYU coach Kalani Sitake is determined to ensure Cougars fans can have more to brag about in the future, demanding that his program receive more financial support from the athletic department and university.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Two of the drama’s whopping 53 nominations were for Seehorn’s portrayal of determined attorney Kim Wexler.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • Fine publicly praised his wife following her testimony, describing her as strong and courageous in a statement read outside the courthouse by attorney Douglas Wigdor.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Why Jaissle and ‘vertical, attacking football’ If bringing in eight players under 24 was courageous, opting for a 38-year-old head coach who had never managed in Europe’s top-five leagues was extremely bold.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • And people want to draw firm conclusions on Underwood’s ability to perform the most difficult, important, rewarding, scrutinized job in American sports.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming Eye Cream is a deeply nourishing, gentle yet effective eye cream formulated to visibly firm, brighten and reduce crow's feet, lines and wrinkles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of firm

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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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