undismayed

adjective

Definition of undismayednext
as in undaunted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undismayed
  1. undaunted
  2. undeterred
  3. unflinching
  4. resolute
  5. fearless
  6. courageous
  7. dauntless
  8. brave
Adjective
  • Like Dante, Nick Tosches was an undaunted character whose tongue-twisting prose was an iconoclastic mash-up of realism and intricate, erudite lyricism.
    — A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In his undaunted quest to get better and better footage to sell to a local news station, Lou goes to shocking lengths to obtain grisly material for a news director (Rene Russo) desperate to boost ratings.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of undaunted
Adjective
  • Despite resistance from the area wealthy and politically connected, Lauren is undeterred.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The thieves appeared undeterred by cameras, as was the case in Sundays incident at Wells Fargo.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of undeterred
Adjective
  • The documentary American Doctor is an intimate and unflinching look at the decimated healthcare system in Gaza under Israeli assault.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Tobe Hooper’s original film is arguably the best artistic achievement that the genre has ever seen, boasting an unflinching portrayal of brutality that holds up to this day.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of unflinching
Adjective
  • Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But Abney’s instincts and fearless makeup were always going to leave an impact on this staff.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • President Harry Truman’s courageous decision to support the United Nations in defending the South against invasion from the North laid the foundation for today’s remarkably successful Republic of Korea.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But no revelation is as courageous or groundbreaking as Panettiere’s description of her experience with postpartum depression.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • Animated by a dauntless band of artists, models, performers, and activists, spring’s most beguiling silhouettes—from the sleekly columnar to the sublimely voluminous—do all the talking.
    — Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The self-belief that drove her to be a champion on ice is no better highlighted than in her dauntless piercing experience.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of dauntless
Adjective
  • One brave expression can bring more life back into your day than overthinking ever will.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Pictures from History/Getty Images Duleep was the child of Singh and Rani Jindan, a beautiful and brave woman.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brave
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