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
  • 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
  • The nearly three-decade veteran of Congress undeterred by her new rival.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Similarly undeterred by markets not favoring Philadelphia in its pursuit of James, the 76ers completed their unexpected overhaul to become one of the clear frontrunners for the 2026-27 season.
    — Scott Phillips, New York Times, 24 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
  • 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
  • An extremely wacky third-place game The World Cup final tends to be a nervy affair, often marked by cautious attacks and resolute defending.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Betty Parsons’s importance in postwar American art history as a fearless, groundbreaking art dealer is indisputable.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
  • Spain’s victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup cemented the country’s status as soccer’s new powerhouse, with a fearless young squad that captivated fans from the opening whistle to the final.
    — Leen Al Saadi, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • Being bold and courageous sounds fun and exciting, but can also be frightening.
    — ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • 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
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
  • More than anything else, that team proved what a romantic optimist Keegan was, to dream of playing football like that in the second tier, and to be brave enough to deliver it, telling his players to go out and entertain the fans.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • But getting there requires brave engagement, reflection, and art, not silence.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of brave
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