undeterred
adjective
un·de·terred
ˌən-di-ˈtərd 
-dē-
: not discouraged or prevented from acting : not deterred
a politician undeterred by criticism
So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer … But Pickens, ever the wheeler-dealer, is undeterred.—
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Eighteen per cent of the migrants who have arrived in New York City since the spring of 2022 have come from Ecuador, clearly undeterred by frequent policy changes, political stunts, and growing anti-migrant rhetoric in the U.S.
—Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
The Oilers displayed more resolve and were undeterred even though quality offensive chances were at a premium thanks to the way the Bruins defended.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the incoming administration seems undeterred.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Iran appears undeterred by Trump’s or Israel’s threats, and its top government and military officials have repeatedly said Tehran will issue a retaliatory blow following Israel’s attacks in late October.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
The Oilers displayed more resolve and were undeterred even though quality offensive chances were at a premium thanks to the way the Bruins defended.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the incoming administration seems undeterred.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Iran appears undeterred by Trump’s or Israel’s threats, and its top government and military officials have repeatedly said Tehran will issue a retaliatory blow following Israel’s attacks in late October.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Undeterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeterred. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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