UNDISMAYED Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

undismayed

adjective

Definition of undismayed

as in undaunted

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Adjective

Outnumbered but undaunted, the ship managed to capture one vessel, while compelling another to run aground and the last to run away.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
Ignoring Weeds While many garden plants grow more slowly in hot weather, some weeds are undaunted by heat and use hot spells to gain a foothold in gardens.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

Definition of undaunted

Adjective

Many young children expressed joy at being there, undeterred by long travels, storm warnings and summer heat waves.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
The new vehicle comes as Gulf sovereign wealth funds pour into private credit, attracted by higher yields offered in private markets and undeterred by concerns about rising default rates that have prompted some investors to reduce their exposure.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of undeterred

Adjective

Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Definition of unflinching

Adjective

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

Strong-willed and fearless, Laura has no qualms about asking questions and walking to the beat of her own drum.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026
In a daring high-wire act high above the East River, fearless NYPD cops spent nearly an hour on a span of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge talking down a woman desperately threatening to jump.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

With courageous tennis and heaps of that necessary self-belief, Muchová beat Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(12-10) to advance to her second Grand Slam final and first at Wimbledon.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Board chairs need to be competent, courageous and lead with integrity to protect individual board members in order to fulfill the fiduciary duties and provide value to the shareholders.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 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

After being strapped into a harness by a brave rescue worker, the man is whisked from the tanker, holding onto the support lines for dear life as the drone carries him above the raging waters.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 July 2026
Egyptian fans in the 300 level of the stadium were outnumbered but felt brave enough to taunt the throngs of Argentines behind them.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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