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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Young players can make a club fearless.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Tuttle’s fearless inquisition won’t insult your intelligence, ask your mercy or hogtie your feelings.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Barker speaks of his family with obvious pride, and seems determined to bring them along as his star rises.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Lamborghini itself has confirmed that its first fully electric model will arrive later this decade, but the company appears determined to keep combustion engines alive in its flagship supercars for as long as regulations permit.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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But a courageous governor, LeRoy Collins, fought his heart out for voting rights and fair apportionment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Bolton Hill neighbors react Neighbors called her actions courageous.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Authorities did not give a firm timeline for revoking those orders, but did say that emergency water pickups will continue through that step.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The company’s growth across three markets reflects a model that scales without losing the responsiveness that defines the client experience at the firm level.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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