UNDISMAYED Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

undismayed

adjective

Definition of undismayed

as in undaunted

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Adjective

That might help explain, in part, why many Republican officials seem undaunted — even emboldened — by the blowback to this new Ramaswamy ad.

— Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of undaunted

Adjective

The unflinching depiction of the human toll of the kaiju carnage heightens the stakes, but it’s used to address larger themes as well.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Like Leavitt, Zacharia lacked the traditional political, policy, or journalistic background for the role, but her willingness to express unflinching support for the president’s policies won her his support.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of unflinching

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Remembering Dolores Huerta The fiery and resolute activist who helped launch and guide the nation’s first enduring labor union for poor farmworkers, and later became an inspiration to women and liberal true believers, has died.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
And after October 7, opposition to the notion has become far more resolute.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Our responsibility isn’t to make people fearless, but to create enough understanding, agency and trust that fear doesn’t prevent them from moving forward.

— Irene Thong, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
When Mevis struggled this season, the Rams replaced him with the slight but fearless Blake Grupe, who made a field goal against Arizona then, on the ensuing kickoff, suffered a season-ending knee injury trying to make a tackle.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

On Thursday, Newsom took what can only be described as a courageous stand, a risky stand — commuting the death sentences of the 548 men and women condemned to die in California, and instead seeking to change their sentences to life without parole.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Research by Harvard Business School Professor Ranjay Gulati found that courageous and effective leaders create positive narratives that guide them through chaos, often recasting their work as a mission.

— Olivia Ludington, Forbes.com, 30 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

The outlet suggested Lively and Reynolds were putting on a brave face for the cameras but struggling behind-the-scenes.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
In some seaside towns, brave locals take part in a Boxing Day dip—sprinting into the freezing sea to shake off the Christmas excesses, often while raising money for charity.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of brave

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