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
  • In IconArrows pointing outwards The steadiness at the index level reflects full sponsorship of equities by professional investors, who appear undaunted by the ubiquitous warnings of weak post-summer seasonal patterns.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Still, Walker remains undaunted about the prospects for Morton, which last won a sectional title in 2012.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of undaunted
Adjective
  • The Seattle-area activists appear undeterred by the sanctions.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The contestants were undeterred, ready to blow their hearts out on plastic kazoos.
    — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of undeterred
Adjective
  • The record offered an unflinching look at her struggles with substance abuse and heartache.
    — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hers is an art of transmutation, but one that never shies from showing you the pain it’s made from, at once hopeful and unflinching.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of unflinching
Adjective
  • Moreover, merely establishing credibility to act cannot necessarily overwhelm a resolute adversary, as has been borne out in Iran.
    — Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to biographer Anne Sebba, Simpson’s answer was resolute.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Behind the iconic temples, fearless warriors, and legendary philosophers are countless stories that rarely make it into history books.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • After her Super Bowl triumph, Whitney, fired up and fearless, wanted to perform for the troops in the Middle East.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • Madison has made a smart choice for her biggest role since bagging an Oscar for Anora; her character’s trajectory from Facebook believer through disillusioned outlier to courageous whistleblower is stirringly rendered.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The far-from-basic residence showcases courageous expression.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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
  • There were a lot of brave guys who stayed to fight there — and people at home don't know what happened.
    — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Cagle added that the photo showed a confident, brilliant, brave, polite, gracious, kind and gentle young man.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of brave
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“Undismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undismayed. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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