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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
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news Performing in her hometown for the first time at the event, the pop icon packed more than three decades of hits into a 20-minute set, undeterred by the rain that had soaked the venue for much of the day.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Fed in focus However, some market watchers appear undeterred by rising rates.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of undeterred
Adjective
  • 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
  • Moises Vladimir Cordero also acknowledged the unflinching bravery of first responders.
    — Kaanita Iyer, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of unflinching
Adjective
  • For someone who works in an industry that is constantly in flux, Zurich Film Festival Co-Owner and Festival Director Reta Guetg is resolute in her ambition for the young film event.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There are many reasons to love this story, not least because of its resolute universalism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • The fearless action and yachting photographer has spent 40 years capturing iconic images while dangling from the top of a 200-foot mast or diving beneath the keel of a racing boat.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The great Life magazine photographers—Alfred Eisenstaedt, Robert Capa, and all—were pioneering, fearless, and often weird.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • Then, the very next day, Mars will march into the courageous sign of Leo, trading the crab’s defensive and hyper-protective instincts for bold self-expression and a whole lot of swag!
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The courageous woman at the center of that series survived long enough to give a dying statement, in the hope that her testimony would set a precedent and make the world safer for others.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 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
  • Nothing can hold back your bold, brave spirit from exploring the world and filling your aura with excitement.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Argonon was founded to create an independent platform for talent to be agile and brave, both creatively and commercially, and that enduring spirit is embedded in our culture today.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of brave
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“Undismayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undismayed. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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