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 Seattle organizers remain undeterred, viewing the spotlight as a platform for promoting acceptance. — Reuters, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Does this mean that all potential buyers are undeterred? — Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026 Kyle Hagerty is undeterred by failure. — Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 The backlog is likely to keep growing as protesters appear undeterred following the ruling. — Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undeterred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeterred
  1. resolute
  2. fearless
  3. determined
  4. courageous
  5. firm
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  • His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Ten years after audiences first met Disney’s fearless wayfinder, Moana has returned to theaters in a new live-action adaptation.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Family, students and curators are digitizing her vast archive and spotlighting early wearable art, even as multiple generations credit Saar’s fearless vision with expanding possibilities for Black womanhood and American art.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Machado remains determined to restart the push for free elections.
    — John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • On the few occasions Mbappe was able to get into the box, the Real Madrid striker was swarmed by multiple defenders as Spain was determined to make anybody else defeat them.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • Holding them together is their courageous mother, Olga, who keeps them looking ahead, even when their future is uncertain.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • Some of them have chosen to stay quiet for understandable reasons, but others have made courageous efforts over the course of many years to tell these stories.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • Since founding high-end home staging firm Interior Marketing Group (IMG) in 2007, Cheryl Eisen has helped market billions of dollars in residential properties while creating sophisticated interiors that resonate with buyers and homeowners alike.
    — AD PRO, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
  • Equally noteworthy, but far less known, is the resort’s firm policy on how to handle guests behaving badly.
    — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of firm

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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeterred. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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