undaunted

adjective

un·​daunt·​ed ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd 

-ˈdän-

: courageously resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty : not discouraged

undauntedly adverb

Synonyms

• bold
• brave
• courageous
• dauntless
• doughty
• fearless
• gallant
• greathearted
• gutsy
• gutty
• heroic
• heroical
• intrepid
• lionhearted
• manful
• stalwart
• stout
• stouthearted
• undauntable
• valiant
• valorous

Examples of undaunted in a Sentence

The firefighters were undaunted by the dangerous conditions they faced.

Undaunted, they continued on their journey.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even in this week’s episode, as two separate militias from Mechanical are making their way toward Judicial’s barricades, undaunted by Bernard’s supply blockade, the mayor seems almost gleeful. —Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024

Liz Cheney appears undaunted by the prospect of being investigated. —Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024

Yet despite some turbulent times, the sector’s big hitter seems to keep marching on, with Dollar General pledging to push forward with its ambitious expansion program in the coming year, undaunted by consumer uncertainty, inflationary fears and even the odd hurricane or two. —Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

British carmaker Jaguar is undaunted by the criticism its recent rebranding campaign generated. —Robert Ferris, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

undaunted

adjective

un·​daunt·​ed ˌən-ˈdȯnt-əd 

-ˈdänt-

: not discouraged or frightened : fearless

undauntedly adverb